Category: Irish American Football League Preseason

January 13, 2022October 29, 2023

Combined Gridiron League Irish Conference Preseason Results and Match Reports 1989

Preseason Standings

CGL Combined Gridiron League Duke Premier Division Irish Conference 1989

Pos	Team	W	L	Pct	PF	PA	Net Pts	Streak
1	Dublin Celts	1	0	1.000	25	0	25	W1
2	Belfast EC Spartans	0	0	0.000	0	0	0	0
2	East Antrim Cougars	0	0	0.000	0	0	0	0
4	Craigavon Cowboys	0	1	0.000	0	20	-20	L1

CGL Combined Gridiron League Baron First Division Irish Conference 1989

Pos	Team	W	L	Pct	PF	PA	Net Pts	Streak
1	Antrim Bulldogs	1	1	0.500	20	25	-5	L1
2	Coleraine Chieftains	0	0	0.000	0	0	0	0
2	Dublin Tornadoes	0	0	0.000	0	0	0	0
2	NI Giants	0	0	0.000	0	0	0	0

Schedule

CGL Combined Gridiron League Irish Conference 1989


January 29, 1989 (Preseason Week 1) 20 - 0 N/A Antrim Bulldogs vs Craigavon Cowboys
April 16, 1989 (Preseason Week 2) 6:30 pm N/A Belfast spartans vs Craigavon Cowboys
April 23, 1989 (Preseason Week 2) 25 - 0 N/A Dublin Celts vs Antrim Bulldogs

Recap

In a series of preseason games in 1989, Antrim Bulldogs defeated Craigavon Cowboys 20-0 in late January, becoming only the third Irish team to defeat the Cowboys ever [1-2]. The Cowboys were then due to face the EC (Belfast) Spartans in Ballynahinch on April 16 [4], before the Dublin Celts triumphed 25-0 versus the Antrim Bulldogs the following week [3].

Map of Ireland (2022 Counties, Districts and Boroughs) Showing CGL Preseason Team Locations 1989

Map of Ireland administrative divisions on counties level Copyright: lara2016 Superimposed on Vector — Map of Ireland administrative divisions on counties level Copyright: lesniewski Showing 1989 CGL Preseason Team Logos and Locations superimposed by Enda Mulcahy for Eirball.ie [13 January 1989]

MAP REFERENCES

[27] Vector — Labeled Color Map of Districts of Northern Ireland, United Kingdom Copyright: lara2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.123rf.com/photo_144615978_labeled-color-map-of-districts-of-northern-ireland-united-kingdom.html?vti=lnoo9k86jx77fg2u6b-1-21 [Accessed 10 January 2022] Superimposed on Vector — Map of Ireland administrative divisions on counties level Copyright: lesniewski [Internet] Available from: https://www.123rf.com/photo_51580818_map-of-ireland-administrative-divisions-on-counties-level.html?vti=lnoo9k86jx77fg2u6b-1-1 [Accessed 10 January 2022] Combined with 1989 Irish American Football Team Logos by Enda Mulcahy for Eirball.ie [13 January 2022]

REFERENCE

SOURCES / NEWSPAPERS

[1] Anon. (1989) “Irish teams gear up to new season” American Football News 9 February 1989. pg. 19

[2] Anon. (1989) “Bulldogs win 20-0” Belfast Telegraph. 30 January 1989. pg. 17.

[3] Britball Now (2016) Historical Results [1989][Friendlies] [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/results-section.html [Accessed 12 January 2020]#

[4] Jonathan Traynor (1989) “American football with a gospel theme” Sunday Life. April 15, 1989. pg. 49.

LOGO REFERENCES

[5] Dublin Celts American Football Team Facebook Page (2016) Photo by Joseph Greene August 28, 2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1421158977901127&set=gm.269427200117075&type=3&theater&ifg=1 [Accessed 3 July 2018]

[6] Coleraine Chieftans (2002) Coleraine Chieftans: Chief Image [Internet] Available from: http://www.thecolerainechieftans.freeservers.com/images/chief.gif [Accessed 18 July 2018]

[7] Craigavon Cowboys – Twitter Account (2018) Profile Picture [Internet] Available from: https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/864100166680424448/TCauLbnj_400x400.jpg [Accessed 22 July 2018]

[8] Belfast Blitzers Facebook Page (2021) Post to Page by Belfast Blitzers, 5 February 2021: [Internet] Available from: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/146339398_3535274803250316_484236705150193506_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=2&_nc_sid=dbeb18&_nc_ohc=APIfzLRulaMAX9g3LLc&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=72bcf54f0435a9ab26cd035a8d2cf7c7&oe=604502C2 [Accessed 5 February 2021]

[9] Dublin Tornadoes (1995) Timmy Tornado Logo [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/19961115063729im_/http://fiachra.ucd.ie:80/~alan/Icons/American/timmy.gif [Accessed 3 July 2018]

[10] Trinity Bowl 1992 Trinity 400 American Football Match Poster

[11] Dublin Tornadoes Football Helmet – Authors’ Personal Collection – Purchased at http://www.417helmets.com

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thanks to John Malone, Declan Mulvey & John O’Reilly

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American & World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 13 January 2022

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved. The Logos and Photos used in this article remain the property of the organisations and individuals which own the copyright and are used here for educational and information purposes only.

January 3, 2022October 29, 2023

Irish American Football League Preseason 1986

Preseason Standings

Irish American Football League Preseason 1986

Pos	Team	W	L	Pct	PF	PA	Net Pts	Streak
1	Dublin Celts	1	0	1.000	46	7	39	W1
2	Belfast Blitzers	1	1	0.500	53	46	7	W1
3	Carrickfergus Cougars	0	0	0.000	0	0	0	0
3	Coleraine Chieftains	0	0	0.000	0	0	0	0
5	Craigavon Cowboys	0	1	0.000	0	46	-46	L1

Preseason Results

Irish American Football League Preseason 1986


May 10, 1986 (Preseason Capitol Bowl 1st Leg) 46 - 7 N/A Dublin Celts vs Belfast Blitzers
May 19, 1986 (Preseason) 0 - 46 N/A Craigavon Cowboys vs Belfast Blitzers

Report

The American Football Association of Ireland played its first season in 1986, with a preseason game in Shane Park, Lurgan between Craigavon Cowboys and Belfast Blitzers being the first ever full contact kitted game between two Northern Ireland teams, and possibly the first between two Irish teams. Belfast Blitzers won that match 46-0.

The Preseason featured the first ever fully kitted game between two Irish teams played in Ireland and the first ever fully kitted game between two Northern Irish teams played in Northern Ireland. It also featured the first leg of the Capitol Cup between the Belfast Blitzers and Dublin Celts, a match-up that would happen four times over the course of the season.

REFERENCES

[1] Belfast Blitzers Facebook Page (2019) Post, August 12, 2019 at 1:31 PM [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/belfastblitzers/posts/2244208692356940?notif_id=1565921781157641&notif_t=comment_mention [Accessed 17 August 2019]

REFERENCES

[1] Anon. (1986) “Stylish motors take to the roads” Belfast Telegraph. Saturday, May 31, 1986. pg. 22. [Past Copies of the Belfast Telegraph are available to view online at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ ]

[1] Miriam Lord (1986) “Crunch: but could they handle Moss Keane?” Irish Independent. Monday, March 17, 1986. pg. 7

[2] BritballNow (2017) British and Irish sides Friendly results against foreign opposition [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/History/UKClubsForeignOppo.html [Accessed 16 November 2017]

[3] James Mulcahy (1986) “Savage Celts” Irish Independent. Thursday, March 27, 1986. pg. 9.

[4] BritballNow (2017) Newcastle Senators [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/History/Britball%20Teams/NEWCASTLESENATORS.htm [Internet] [Accessed 25 June 2021]

[5] Irish American Football League (2002) Other Events [Internet] Available from: http://americanfootball.ie/iafl/otherevents02.htm [Accessed 20 March 2018]

[6] Anon. (1986) “Cowboys into Shamrock Bowl” Belfast Telegraph. Monday, September 29, 1986. Pg. 18.

Past Copies of the Belfast Telegraph are available to view online at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/

[7] Anon. (1986) “American Football comes to Dublin” Irish Press. Wednesday, November 12, 1986. Pg. 11. [Past Copies of the Irish Press are available to view online at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ ]

[8] Anon. (1986) “Today’s sport” Irish Press. Wednesday, Friday, November 28, 1986. pg. 22 [Past Copies of the Irish Press are available to view online at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ ]

[9] Anon. (1986) “Marlboro on the march” Irish Press. Wednesday, Friday, November 28, 1986. pg. 17 [Past Copies of the Irish Press are available to view online at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ ]

[10] Sean Moloney (1986) “Shamrocks from USA are playing to win” Evening Herald. Saturday, November 29, 1986. pg. 6.

WEBSITES

[11] Britball Now (2016) History of the Game in Ireland [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/ireland/history-of-the-game-in.html [Accessed 02 October 2016]

[12] Britball Now (2008) UK Clubs Against Foreign Opposition [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/History/UKClubsForeignOppo.html [Accessed 16 November 2008]

[13] Semi-Pro Football (2017) Eastern Football League Champions [Internet] Available from: http://www.semiprofootball.org/minor/champs/eastfl.htm [Accessed 16 November 2017]

SOURCES

[14] Kevin Sharkey (2020) “The Dublin Celts” Word Document shared by John Gunning on Facebook Messenger with permission.

REFERENCES

[1] Anon (1986) “Crunch: but could they handle Moss Keane?” Irish Independent. Monday, March 17, 1986. pg. 7

Past copies of the Irish Independent are available to view online at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/

REFERENCES

WEBSITES

[1] Britball Now (2016) Results Section [1986] [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/results-section.html [Accessed 23 March 2017]

[2] Britball Now (2016) Bangor Buccaneers [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/History/Britball%20Teams/BangorBuccaneers.htm [Accessed 23 March 2018]

[3] Irish American Football Association (2018) Shamrock Bowl History [Internet] Available from: hhttp://www.americanfootball.ie/american-football/shamrock-bowl-history/ [Accessed 23 March 2018]

[4] Britballnow.co.uk (2019) 1986 Results [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/results-section.html [Accessed 17 August 2019]

INTERNET ARCHIVES

[5] Craigavon Cowboys | Wayback Machine (2017) Charles ‘Chuck’ Ebron Interview [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20170514064407/http://www,craigavoncowboys.co.uk:80/news [Accessed 10 October 2018]

[6] Belfast Blitzers | Facebook (2019) Comments on Post by David Turner, August 12-17, 2019 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/belfastblitzers/posts/2244208692356940 [Accessed 17 August 2019]

[7] Belfast Blitzers | Facebook (2019) Comments on Post by David Turner, September 7, 2019 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/belfastblitzers/posts/2286790341432108?comment_id=2287705898007219&reply_comment_id=2292185984225877&notif_id=1568031304420635&notif_t=feed_comment [Accessed 9 September 2019]

NEWSPAPERS

[8] Anon. (1986) “A cracking good show for grid-iron fans” Belfast Telegraph. Tuesday, September 23, 1986. pg. 24 [Internet] Available online at the Irish Newspaper Archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

[9] Anon. (1986) “American flavour” Belfast Telegraph. Friday, August 8, 1986. pg. 26 [Internet] Available online at the Irish Newspaper Archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

[10] Anon. (1986) “Cowboys into ‘Shamrock Bowl’” Belfast Telegraph. Monday, September 29, 1986. pg. 18 [Internet] Available online at the Irish Newspaper Archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

[11] Anon. (1986) “Cowboys triumph’” Belfast Telegraph. Monday, October 6, 1986. pg. 19 [Internet] Available online at the Irish Newspaper Archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

[12] Anon. (1986) “Picture caption’” Belfast Telegraph. Monday, August 11, 1986. pg. 30 [Internet] Available online at the Irish Newspaper Archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

IMAGES

[13] Anon. (1986) “Picture by Rick Hewitt’” Belfast Telegraph. Monday, August 11, 1986. pg. 30 [Internet] Available online at the Irish Newspaper Archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

[14] Anon. (1986) “Cowboys to meet Celts’”Belfast Telegraph. Saturday September 27, 1986. pg. 24 [Internet] Available online at the Irish Newspaper Archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

[15] Anon. (1986) “Blitzers turn the tables”Belfast Telegraph. Tuesday June 24, 1986. pg. 28 [Internet] Available online at the Irish Newspaper Archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

[16] Anon. (1986) “Cowboys into Shamrock Bowl’”Belfast Telegraph. Saturday September 29, 1986. pg. 18 [Internet] Available online at the Irish Newspaper Archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

[17] Anon. (1986) “Sport in Brief: American Football” Sunday Press. August 17th, 1986. pg. 25.

[18] Anon. (1986) “Dublin Celts are Blitzed” Sunday Press. August 17th, 1986. pg. 25.

MEDIA

[19] BBC Sport NI Facebook (2020) Video, May 20, 2020 [Comment by player at 1:00-1:10] [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/BBCSPORTNI/videos/693338128160962 [Accessed 30 August 2020]

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thanks to Jo Buchanan (Craigavon Cowboys), Kevin Sharkey (Dublin Celts) and David Turner (Belfast Blitzers)

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 17 July 2021

July 2, 2020October 29, 2023

Irish American Football League Preseason 2019

Irish American Football Association Logo 2018-2019 [Ref: 5]

Preseason Standings

	P	W	L	T	PF	PA	Pts
IAFL Preseason Ulster
Antrim Jets	1	1	0	0			2
Belfast Trojans
Belfast Knights
Craigavon Cowboys
Donegal / Derry Vipers	1	0	1	0			0
Antrim Jets
Causeway Giants
NI Razorbacks
IAFL Preseason Dublin
Dublin Rebels
South Dublin Panthers
University College Dublin
West Dublin Rhinos
Trinity College Dublin
North Dublin Pirates
IAFL Preseason Leinster
Louth Mavericks
Westmeath Minotaurs
Wexford Eagles
Cill Dara Crusaders
Meath Bulldogs
IAFL Preseason Munster / Connacht
Cork Admirals
University of Limerick Vikings
Galway Warriors
Waterford Wolves

Irish American Football League Preseason Standings 2019 [Ref: compiled from results in 1-3]

Preseason Results

Date	Home Team		Away Team
	Week 1
17.02.2019	Craigavon Cowboys		South Dublin Panthers
17.02.2019	Belfast Knights		West Dublin Rhinos
17.02.2019	Donegal / Derry Vipers	L	Antrim Jets	W
	Week 2
23.02.2019	Wexford Eagles		University of Limerick Vikings

Report

Antrim Jets defeated Donegal / Derry Vipers in a preseason game in the Irish American Football League on February 17 2019. In other games that day, Belfast Knights played West Dublin Rhinos and Craigavon Cowboys played South Dublin Panthers.

References

Social Media

[1] Craigavon Cowboys Facebook (2019) Post, February 17, 2019″ The South Dublin Panthers Are In Town The IAFL preseason starts today with a friendly scrimmage against the South Dublin Panthers.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/CraigavonCowboys/posts/2302853026391547 [Accessed 2 July 2020]

[2] Belfast Knights Facebook (2019) Post, February 17, 2019″Thanks to the West Dublin Rhinos for the preseason game that took place today. We wish them the best of luck with their season, and look forward to meeting them again later in the schedule” [Internet] Available from:https://www.facebook.com/BelfastKnightsNI/posts/1456930791108021 [Accessed 2 July 2020]

[3] Antrim Jets AFC Facebook (2019) Post, February 17, 2019″Preseason done. Jets win. Great game & thanks to the Donegal / Derry Vipers on being great hosts & we wish them all the best for the season ahead.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/AntrimJets/posts/1876726915783196 [Accessed 2 July 2020]

[4] Wexford Eagles Facebook (2019) Post, February 17, 2019″Next Saturday 23rd february Wexford Eagles will play host to UL Vikings in a preseason scrimmage in Gorey Showgrounds. Kicking off at 1pm.” [Internet] Available from:https://www.facebook.com/WexfordEagles/posts/2179387488786725 [Accessed 2 July 2020]

Images

[5] Irish American Football Association (2017) IAFA 2018 Logo [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/35086665_931826987021438_1021165999753265152_n.png [Accessed 11 July 2018]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Sean Douglas (Dublin Rebels)

About this document

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Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 2 July 2020

June 7, 2020October 29, 2023

Irish American Football League Preseason 2004-05

Standings

	P	W	L	T	PF	PA	Pct
Cork Admirals	1	1	0	0	21	0	2
University of Limerick Vikings	1	0	1	0	0	21	0
Belfast Bulls
Carrickfergus Knights
Dublin Dragons
Dublin Rebels

Irish American Football League Preseason Results 2004-05 [Ref: 1]

Results

Date	Home Team		Away Team
	PS Week 1
28.11.2004	Cork Admirals	21	University of Limerick Vikings	0

Irish American Football League Preseason Results 2004-05 [Ref: 1]

Report

Cork Admirals defeated University of Limerick Vikings 21-0 in a preseason game on 28 November 2004.

References

Internet Archive

[1] Cork Admirals E-Teamz | Wayback Machine (2008) Cork Admirals News [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20080528050853/http://www.eteamz.com/corkadmirals/news/index.cfm?cat=270129 [Accessed 6 June 2020]

Images

[2] Irish American Football Association (2003) IAFL Logo [Internet] Available from: http://americanfootball.ie/iafl/images/logo.gif [Accessed 11 December 2017]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to John Doyle, Berenice “The Wounded Bear”, Jean Dunphy and Joe Slevin.

About this document

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Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 7 June 2020

June 6, 2020October 29, 2023

Irish American Football League Preseason 2004

Irish American Football League Logo 2004-2009 [Ref: 2]

Standings

	P	W	L	T	PF	PA	Pct
Cork Admirals	2	2	0	0	62	23	4
Carrickfergus Knights	1	1	0	0	14	6	2
Dublin Rebels	1	0	1	0	6	14	0
University of Limerick Vikings	2	0	2	0	23	62	0
Belfast Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Dublin Dragons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Irish American Football League Preseason Standings 2004 [Ref: Compiled from results in 2-3]

Preseason Results

Date	Home Team		Away Team
	PS Week 1
09.11.2003	University of Limerick Vikings	14	Cork Admirals	36
	PS Week 2
23.11.2003	Cork Admirals	26	University of Limerick Vikings	9
	PS Week 3
14.03.2004	Carrickfergus Knights	14	Dublin Rebels	6

Irish American Football League Preseason Results 2004 [Ref: 1]

Report

Cork Admirals won two preseason practice matches against the University of Limerick Vikings in November 2003: 36-14 in Limerick, and 26-6 in Cork. The following March the Carrickfergus Kinghts defeated Dublin Rebels 14-6.

Home Venues

Team	Home Venue
Belfast Bulls
Carrickfergus Knights
Cork Admirals	Pfizers Sports Pitches, Ringaskiddy, Cork
Dublin Dragons
Dublin Rebels
University of Limerick Vikings	UL Sports Grounds, Limerick

Irish American Football League Preseason Home Venues 2004 [Ref: 1]

References

Internet Archive

[1] Cork Admirals E-Teamz | Wayback Machine (2003) Cork Admirals News [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20040509142906/http://www.eteamz.com/CorkAdmirals/news/ [Accessed 6 June 2020]

[3] Carrickfergus Knights Wayback Machine (2004) Schedule [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20041202033513/http://www.carrickfergusknights.com [Accessed 2 March 2021]

Images

[2] Irish American Football Association (2003) IAFL Logo [Internet] Available from: http://americanfootball.ie/iafl/images/logo.gif [Accessed 11 December 2017]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to John Doyle, Berenice “The Wounded Bear”, Jean Dunphy and Joe Slevin.

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 3 March 2021

May 19, 2020October 29, 2023

Irish American Football League Preseason 2003

Irish American Football League Logo [Ref: 2]

Preseason Standings

	P	W	L	T	PF	PA	Pts
IAFL Preseason North
Belfast Bulls	1	1	0	0	12	6	2
Craigavon Cowboys	1	0	1	0	6	12	0
Carrickfergus Knights
IAFL Preseason South
Dublin Rebels	1	1	0	0	38	12	2
Cork Admirals	1	0	1	0	12	38	0
Dublin Dragons
University of Limerick Vikings

Irish American Football League Preseason Standings 2003 [Ref: Compiled from: 1]

Results

Date	Home Team		Away Team
	PS Week 1
09.02.2003	Cork Admirals	12	Dublin Rebels	38
	PS Week 2
23.02.2003	Belfast Bulls	12	Craigavon Cowboys	6

Irish American Football League Preseason Results 2003 [Ref: 1]

Report

Cork Admirals played their first ever 11-a-side American Football game in Nemo Rangers GAA Grounds on 9th February 2003, in a preseason match-up with the Dublin Rebels which they lost 12-38. Later in the preseason Belfast Bulls beat Craigavon Cowboys 12-6.

Home Venues

Team	Home Venue
Belfast Bulls
Carrickfergus Knights
Craigavon Cowboys
Cork Admirals	Nemo Rangers GAA Grounds, Cork
Dublin Dragons
Dublin Rebels
University of Limerick Vikings

Irish American Football League Preseason Venues 2003 [Ref: 1-2]

References

Internet Archive

[1] Craigavon Cowboys | Wayback Machine (2003) Schedule [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20031119011832/http://www.craigavoncowboys.co.uk/ [Accessed 19 May 2020]

[2] Cork Admirals E-Teamz | Wayback Machine (2003) Cork Admirals News [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20030415033027/http://www.eteamz.com/CorkAdmirals/news/ [Accessed 6 June 2020]

Images

[2] Irish American Football Association (2010) IAFA Logo [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IAFA.jpg [Accessed 1 May 2017]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to John Doyle, Berenice “The Wounded Bear”, Jean Dunphy and Joe Slevin.

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Last Updated: 19 May 2020

IAFL Preseason 2017 Carrickfergus Knights v West Dublin Rhinos

May 18, 2020October 29, 2023

Irish American Football League Preseason 2017

Irish American Football association Logo [Ref: 1]

Preseason Standings

	P	W	L	T	PF	PA	Pts
IAFL Preseason Ulster
Craigavon Cowboys	1	1	0	0	29	6	2
NI Razorbacks	1	1	0	0	12	6	2
Carrickfergus Knights	1	0	1	0	9	12	0
Antrim Jets	1	0	1	0	6	12	0
Belfast Trojans
Donegal Derry Vipers
Tyrone Titans
IAFL Preseason Dublin
West Dublin Rhinos	2	2	0	0	29	21	4
Dublin Rebels
North Dublin Pirates
South Dublin Panthers
Trinity College Dublin
University College Dublin
IAFL Preseason Leinster
South Kildare Soldiers	2	0	2	0	18	46	0
Louth Mavericks
Meath Bulldogs
North Kildare Reapers
Westmeath Minotaurs
Wexford Eagles
IAFL Preseason Munster / Connacht
Cork Admirals
Galway Warriors
University of Limerick Vikings

Irish American Football League Preseason Standings 2017 [Ref: compiled from Results in 2]

Results

Date	Home Team		Away Team
	Week 1
04.12.2016	West Dublin Rhinos	17	South Kildare Soldiers	12
	Week 1
26.02.2017	Carrickfergus Knights	9	West Dublin Rhinos	12
	Week 2
05.03.2017	NI Razorbacks	12	Antrim Jets	6
05.03.2017	Craigavon Cowboys	29	South Kildare Soldiers	6

Irish American Football League Preseason 2017 [Ref: 2]

Report

In the Irish American Football League Preseason in 2017, Irish American Football League Shamrock Bowl Conference team Carrickfergus Knights lost 9-12 to West Dublin Rhinos in a match on 26 February 2017. On 5 March in a double header at Lurgan RFC, Craigavon Cowboys defeated South Kildare soldiers 29-6, while in the first game NI Razorbacks triumphed 12-6 against Antrim Jets in the Jets first ever game.

IAFL Preseason – Carrickfergus Knights 9 West Dublin Rhinos 12 – 26 February 2017 [Ref; 5]

References

Websites

[1] Irish American Football Association (2017) IAFA Logo [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IAFA.jpg [Accessed 1 May 2017]

Social Media

[2] Carrickfergus Knights Facebook (2017) Albums: Preseason 2017 – Knights v Rhinos (9-12) [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BelfastKnightsNI/photos/?tab=album&album_id=967866423347796&ref=page_internal [Accessed 18 May 2020]

[3] Craigavon Cowboys Facebook (2017) Post, March 5, 2017″Cowboys win! 29-6 vs South Kildare Soldiers! 4 TDs from Andrew Herron, 3 PATs from Conrad Smith and a 2 PAT pass from Andrew Herron to Peter Loughran.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/CraigavonCowboys/posts/1454811161195742 [Accessed 10 February 2020]

[4] Craigavon Cowboys (2017) Preseason Doubleheader at Lurgan RFC [Internet] Available from: https://www.craigavoncowboys.co.uk/news/preseason-doubleheader-at-lurgan-rfc [Accessed 10 February 2020]

[5] West Dublin Rhinos Facebook (2016) Post, November 30, 2016″We are delighted to announce that we will be playing a preseason friendly against the South Kildare Soldiers this Sunday 4th of December in Castleknock College at 1pm.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/WestDublinRhinos/photos/a.427673564006616/1113349018772397 [Accessed 3 July 2020]

[6] West Dublin Rhinos Facebook (2016) Post, December 5, 2016″MATCH REPORTWest Dublin Rhinos 17-12 South Kildare Soldiers” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/WestDublinRhinos/posts/1119763118130987 [Accessed 3 July 2020]

Images

[5] Carrickfergus Knights Facebook (2017) Albums: Preseason 2017 – Knights v Rhinos (9-12) [Internet] Available from: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/17038640_967866763347762_8632389447465364132_o.jpg?nc_cat=109&_nc_sid=e007fa&_nc_ohc=KEQnjrvMn_oAX--tgg&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=f0f579e9eb3955d315bb97d494b91f86&oe=5EE77FECl [Accessed 18 May 2020]

Acknowledgements

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Irish American Football League Preseason 1987

Preseason Standings

	P	W	L	T	PF	PA	Pct
Tara Conference
Craigavon Cowboys	1	1	0	0	26	0	1.000
Belfast Spartans	1	0	1	0	13	14	.000
Bangor Buccaneers	2	0	2	0	2	33	.000
Dublin Celts	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Jordanstown Jaguars	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Belfast Giants	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Mourne Conference
East Side Jets	2	2	0	0	13	2	1.000
Carrickfergus Cougars	1	1	0	0	14	13	1.000
Aldergrove Hawks	1	0	1	0	0	6	.000
Dublin Tornadoes	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Belfast Blitzers	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Coleraine Chieftains	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Irish American Football League Preseason Standings 1987 [Ref: Compiled from 1-3]

Preseason Results

Date	Home Team		Away Team
	PS Week 1
	Aldergrove Hawks	0	East Side Jets	6
	PS Week 2
15.03.1987	East Side Jets	7	Bangor Buccaneers	2
	PS Week 3
05.04.1987	Craigavon Cowboys	26	Bangor Buccaneers	0
	PS Week 4
12.04.1987	Carrickfergus Cougars	14	Belfast Spartans	13

Irish American Football League Preseason Results 1987 [Ref: 1-3]

Report

The East Side Jets, from Castlereagh in East Belfast, made a successful start to their Irish American Football preseason, winning 6-0 on their debut against Aldergove Hawks, at RAF Aldergrove in Antrim, before defeating Bangor Buccaneers 7-2 on their home debut, with a fourth quarter touchdown from Mark Dunwoody, who ran in from 25 yards out.

The Craigavon Cowboys won 26-0 against Bangor Buccaneers, with Shamrock Bowl I MVP (Most Valuable Player) from 1986, Nigel Trimble scoring a 21-yard run, which John Mulally added to with a reception from QB Geoff Donaghy. There was a second passing TD in the second half as Brendan McAleese added a reception, and then Stanley Kingsmill finished off the scoring with a 9 yard run. McAleese also scored two extra points.

In the final Preseason match of 1987, Carrickfergus Cougars came from behind to defeat Belfast Spartans. Hollowell had put the Spartans 7-6 up with a TD which was converted, and then Hollowell put the Spartans further ahead with a second touchdown just after halftime. With only two minutes left on the clock, the Cougars struck back, with a TD, adding a two-point conversion, to lead 14-13, which they held despite a late Spartans drive, which left them in Field Goal position. the Cougars managed to block the FG, though, to seal the win.

References

[1] Anon. (1987) “Successful start by Belfast Jets” Belfast Telegraph. Tuesday, March 17, 1987. pg. 21 [Internet] Available online at the Irish Newspaper Archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

[2] Anon. (1987) “Cowboys in runaway win” Belfast Telegraph. Monday, April 6, 1987. pg. 17 [Internet] Available online at the Irish Newspaper Archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

[3] Anon. (1987) “Cougars hit back – snatch late victory” Belfast Telegraph. Monday, April 13, 1987. pg. 21 [Internet] Available online at the Irish Newspaper Archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to David Turner & Billy Graham (Belfast Blitzers) and John Malone, Tony Meenaghan, Declan Mulvey & Paul O’Reilly.

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Irish American Football League Preseason Box-Scores & Match Reports 1989

Preseason Week 1 – 5 February 1989

A26 Bulldogs 20 Craigavon Cowboys 0 – The A26 Bulldogss, playing in only their second season, and their first as an official league affiliate, became only the second team to beat the 1986 Shamrock Bowl Champions Craigavon Cowboys – the others being the Dublin Celts and Belfast Blitzers.

Quarterback Clive Grant scored twice, John Smith ran in a two-point conversion and William Beattie added the third touchdown as the Bulldogs won 20-0 to start the 1989 Preseason.

@ Allen Park, Antrim	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Total
Craigavon Cowboys					0
A26 Bulldogs					20

Reference: [1]

Team	Scorers	Score
A26	Clive Grant TD	0-6
A26	Clive Grant TD
A26	2xpt
A26	John Smith 2XPT Run	0-14
A26	William Beattie	0-20

Reference

Sources / Newspapers

[1] Anon. (1989) “Irish teams gear up to new season” American Football News 9 February 1989. pg. 19

Acknowledgements

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Pos	Team	W	L	Pct	PF	PA	Net Pts
1	Belfast Blitzers	9	1	0.900	449	47	402
2	Dublin Tornadoes	6	4	0.600	121	164	-43
3	Carrickfergus Cougars	4	6	0.400	99	126	-27
4	Coleraine Chieftains	1	9	0.100	58	234	-176
5	East Side Jets	1	9	0.100	10	284	-274

Preseason Standings

CGL Combined Gridiron League Duke Premier Division Irish Conference 1989

CGL Combined Gridiron League Baron First Division Irish Conference 1989

Schedule

CGL Combined Gridiron League Irish Conference 1989

Recap

Map of Ireland (2022 Counties, Districts and Boroughs) Showing CGL Preseason Team Locations 1989

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