Category: Irish American Football Teams

Lee Valley Steelers | Irish American Football Team 1988-1993

IAFL Senior Team 1988-93

Home Ground:

Colours: White Jerseys/ Black Pants with White Stripe/ Red Helmet with Black and White Stripes

History: Team from Cork that played two seasons in the early Nineties, with a losing record both seasons. They were formed in 1988 and may have played in a Republic of Ireland 8-Man League until entering the Full 11-a-side All-Ireland American Football League in 1992.

Year-by-Year Record

Year Regular Season Post-Season International
P W L T Pct P W L T Chp P W L T
1992 6 0 6 0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1993 5 0 5 0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1992 Results

Week Date H/A Opposition W/L Score
2 28.06.92 A Antrim A26 Bulldogs L 0-60
4 12.07.92 H Dublin Tornadoes L 0-22
8 09.08.92 H Craigavon Cowboys L 0-68
9 08.92 A Dublin Celts L 0-21
10 23.08.92 A Belfast Spartans L 0-18
11 30.08.92 H Drogheda Vikings L 0-6

[1][2][3][4][5][6]

1993 Results

Week Date H/A Opposition W/L Score
1 16.05.93 H Dublin Celts L
4 30.05.93 A Craigavon Cowboys L 0-15
5 05.06.93 A Belfast Spartans L 0-17
11.07.93 A Dublin Tornadoes L 0-48
18.07.93 H Dublin Tornadoes L 0-31

[7][8]

Sources

[1] Naughton, L. (1992) “Minority Reports: U.S. Football”, Evening Herald. Thursday, July 2, 1992, pg. 65

[2] Naughton, L. (1992) “Minority Reports: U.S. Football”, Evening Herald. Thursday, July 16, 1992, pg. 69

[3] Anon. (1992) “IRISH RESULTS”, First Down. August 29, 1992, pg. 17.

[4] Naughton, L. (1992) “Minority Reports: Vikings ready to invade Tallaght”, Evening Herald. Thursday, August 13, 1992, pg. 66

[5] Naughton, L. (1992) “Minority Reports: U.S. Football”, Evening Herald. Thursday, September 3, 1992, pg. 94

[6] Anon. (1992) “Vikings Victory”, Drogheda Independent. Friday, September 4, 1992, pg. 11

[7] (1993) Irish Zeros. First Down. 19 June, p. 21.

[8] Naughton, L. (1993) US Football. Evening Herald. 22 July, p. Sport 1.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Cillian Smith, Michael Smith, Ralph Schmeer and Michael Brophy of the Irish American Football Association and Irish American Football Officials Association.

About this document

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Last Updated: 5 May 2019

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You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

Dublin Tornadoes Logo

Dublin Tornadoes American Football Ireland Team 1986-1996

Dublin Tornadoes Logo
Dublin Tornadoes Logo

IAFL Senior Team 1986-1996

Home Ground: Civil Service Grounds, Islandbridge, Dublin 8/ Tymon Park, Tallaght, Dublin

Colours: Blue Jerseys with White and Sky Blue Stripes on Sleeves, Blue Pants, Blue Helmets with White and Sky Blue Stripes

Founded in 1987 in Tallaght. They won the Shamrock Bowl in 1993, 1994 and 1995, the first over Dublin rivals, the Celts. Disbanded after losing the Shamrock Bowl in 1996

Links to Year-by-Year Season Reports & Rosters

1995

Home Venue Map: Tymon Park, Tallaght (also Bushy Park, Phoenix Park and St. Anne’s Park)

Year-by-Year Record

YearRegular SeasonPlacePost-SeasonTitlesInternational
 PWLT PWLT PWLT
1987105503rd    –    
198861504th    –    
198980803rd    –    
1990    –    –    
19918350–    –    
199264201st1010Div–    
1993109011st2200SB    
199465101st1100SB    
199588001st2200SB    
1996    –    –    
dublin-tornadoes-1993-shamrock-bowl-winners

Dublin Tornadoes – Shamrock Bowl VIII Winners 1993[66]

1987 Results

WeekDateH/AOppositionW/LScore
524 MayABelfast GiantsL2-52
631 MayHCraigavon CowboysL0-32
814 JuneACarrickfergus CougarsW22-0
921 JuneHColeraine ChieftansW38-6
1212 JulyADublin CeltsL0-40
1319 JulyHJordanstown JaguarsW1-0 #
152 AugHBangor BuccaneersW32-0
1616 AugAEast Side JetsW1-0 #
1830 AugAEast Side JetsW1-0 #
 

1988 Results

WeekDateH/AOppositionW/LScore
117 AprHColeraine ChieftansW46-0
21 MayLCraigavon CowboysL0-32
415 MayADublin CeltsL6-14
529 MayHBelfast BlitzersL6-36
612 JuneABelfast BlitzersL0-40
????HCraigavon CowboysL0-1 #
 

1989 Results

WeekDateH/AOppositionW/LScore
17 MayHNI GiantsL0-1 #
321 MayHA26 BulldogsL0-1 #
54 JuneAA26 BulldogsL0-1 #
611 JuneANI GiantsL0-1 #
825 JuneACraigavon CowboysL0-1 #
92 JulyADublin CeltsL0-1 #
109 JulyHBelfast SpartansL0-1 #
????HEast Antrim CougarsL0-1 #
 

1990 Results

WeekDateH/AOppositionW/LScore

1991 Results

WeekDateH/AOppositionW/LScore
111.05.91HBelfast SpartansL6-14
219.05.91AAntrim BulldogsL6-32
 09.06.91HNewtownabbey WarriorsW 
 16.09.91HAntrim BulldogsW6-0
 13.07.91HDublin CeltsL12-44
 08.91HBelfast SpartansL6-8
 08.91HDublin CeltsL0-40
      

1992 Results

WeekDateH/AOppositionW/LScore
1 ABelfast SpartansL13-16
35 JulyHDublin CeltsW22-0
4 HLee Valley SteelersW22-0
519 JulyACraigavon CowboysL0-26
916 AugADrogheda VikingsW16-0
1023 AugHAntrim BulldogsW8-0
SF13 SepHAntrim BulldogsL6-19
 

1993 Results

WeekDateH/AOppositionW/LScore
116 MayHBelfast SpartansW 
412 JuneHDublin CeltsW24-0
519 JuneHCraigavon CowboysT0-0 ot
 4 JulyHBelfast spartansW33-0
 11 JulyHLee Valley SteelersW48-0
 18 JulyALee Valley SteelersW31-0
 22 AugHDublin CeltsW23-7
SF12 SepHBelfast SpartansW20-0
SB VII26 SepNDublin CeltsW19-2

1994 Results

WeekDateH/AOppositionW/LScore
121 AprABelfast SpartansW15-6
21 MayHBelfast SpartansW45-6
322 MayHCarrickfergus KnightsL6-7
45 JuneHLurgan Area RaidersW24-2
 14 AugHLurgan Area Raiders  
SB IX25 SepNCarrickfergus KnightsW18-13

1995 Results

WeekDateH/AOppositionW/LScore
228 MayHDublin LightningW48-6
518 JuneHCarrickfergus KnightsL0-14
79 JulyALurgan Area RaidersW20-0
816 JulyADublin LightningW20-0
923 JulyHLurgan Area Raiders  
SF17 SepHLurgan Area RaidersW60-0
SB X24 SepNCarrickfergus KnightsW34-12

1996 Results

WeekDateH/AOppositionW/LScore
 9 JuneHBelfast SpartansW30-6
 AugHPortadown PanthersW34-0
 25 AugACarrickfergus Knights  
SB XI NDublin LightningL8-26

Websites

Image References

[1] Dublin Tornadoes Logo – provided by email from Judd Lasher at http://www.417helmets.com

[1] Britball Now (2016) Results Section [1987] [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/results-section.html [Accessed 23 March 2017]

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

[3] Britball Now (2016) Results Section [1988] [Other Kitted] [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/results-section.html [Accessed 27 February 2017]

[4] Britball Now (2016) Historial League Tables [1989] [CGL] [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/historical-league-tables-in/ [Accessed 27 February 2017]

[5]Britball Now (2016) Results Section [1989] [CGL] [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/results-section.html [Accessed 27 February 2017]

 

Sources

 

 

[6] Naughton, L. (1991) “Minority Report: Tornadoes are flying”, Evening Herald. Thursday, April 18, 1991, pg. 56.

[7] Naughton, L. (1991) “Minority Report: Look out for the Dublin Tornadoes”, Evening Herald. Thursday, May 9, 1991, pg. 55.

[8] Anon. (1991) “TODAY: AMERICAN FOOTBALL”, Irish Press. Saturday, May 11, 1991, pg. 46.

[9] Naughton, L. (1991) “Minority Report: Spartans supreme”, Evening Herald. Thursday, May 16, 1991, pg. 62.

[10] Naughton, L. (1991) “Minority Report: Tornadoes all the way”, Evening Herald. Thursday, June 13, 1991, pg. 60.

[11] Naughton, L. (1991) “Minority Report: Defensive Tornadoes do it”, Evening Herald. Thursday, June 27, 1991, pg. 59.

[12] Naughton, L. (1991) “Minority Report: CELTS STAY UNBEATEN”, Evening Herald. Thursday, July 25, 1991, pg. 55.

[13] Naughton, L. (1991) “Minority Report: Tornadoes toppled!”, Evening Herald. Thursday, August 15, 1991, pg. 44.

[14] Naughton, L. (1991) “Minority Report: CELTS TOP LEAGUE”, Evening Herald. Thursday, August 22, 1991, pg. 53.

[15] Naughton, L. (1991) “Minority Report: Tip-toe around American grid!”, Evening Herald. Thursday, September 26, 1991, pg. 91.

[16] Anon. (1992) “IRISH CHAMPION CELTS STUNG BY BULLDOG SPIRIT”, First Down. July 11, 1992, pg. 17.

[17] Anon. (1992) “Sad Celts are Torn to shreds”, First Down. July 18, 1992, pg. 16.

[18] Naughton, L. (1992) “Minority Reports: Celts blown away”, Evening Herald. Thursday, July 9, 1992, pg. 66

[19] Naughton, L. (1992) “Minority Reports: U.S. Football”, Evening Herald. Thursday, July 16, 1992, pg. 69

[20] Anon. (1992) “Dublin Celts still winless”, First Down. July 25, 1992, pg. 19.

[21] Naughton, L. (1992) “Minority Reports: Tornadoes ko Vikings”, Evening Herald. Thursday, August 20, 1992, pg. 61

[11] Naughton, L. (1992) “Minority Reports: U.S. Football”, Evening Herald. Thursday, August 27, 1992, pg. 61

[15] Naughton, L. (1992) “Minority Reports: Gridiron grief for Dubs!”, Evening Herald. Thursday, September 17, 1992, pg. 76

[16] (1993) Dublin Celts Team Roster 1993. Shamrock Bowl Programme. 26 September.

[17] (1993) Tornadoes Bowl Glory.First Down. 9 October, p. 20.

[18] (1993) Storm Dave Talks Back. First Down. 15 May, p. 18.

[19] (1993) Coast Guard at Sea. First Down. 12 June, p. 17.

[20] (1993) Irish Zeros. First Down. 19 June, p. 21.

[21] Naughton, L. (1993) US Football. Evening Herald. 3 June, p. 61.

[22] Naughton, L. (1993) US Football. Evening Herald. 8 July, p. 65.

[23] Naughton, L. (1993) US Football. Evening Herald. 22 July, p. Sport 1.

[24] (1993) American Football comes to Westport next Sunday. Connaught Telegraph. 30 June, p. 23.

[25] (1993) American Football – A first for Mayo. Mayo News. 30 June, p. 40

[26] Carrickfergus Knights (1994) Knights American Football Club Carrickfergus Shamrock Bowl Programme. Belfast. Aldine Print

[27] Anon. (1994) Dublin Clinch Crown. First Down. 8 October1994. p. 22

[28] Anon. (1994) Scoreboard. First Down. 16 July 1994. p. 19

[29] Anon. (1994) Scoreboard. First Down. 9 July 1994. p. 19

[30] Anon. (1994) Lurgan Blank Belfast. First Down. 9 July 1994. p. 20

[31] Anon. (1994) Scoreboard. First Down. 2 July 1994. p. 19

[32] Anon. (1994) Scoreboard. First Down. 18 June 1994. p. 19

[33] Anon. (1994) Full Round-Up of BAFA’s Divisions Two and Three. First Down. 7 May 1994. pg. 21

[34] Anon. (1994) Chicago Knights maintain challenge. Carrick Times. 6 June 1994. pg. 60

[35] Naughton, L. (1994) Tornadoes hit!. Evening Herald. Thursday, 21 April 1994 . pg. 54

[36] Naughton, L. (1994) American Football. Evening Herald. Thursday, 5 May 1994 . pg. 91

[37] Naughton, L. (1994) American Football. Evening Herald. Thursday, 26 May 1994 . pg. 68

[38] Naughton, L. (1994) Tornadoes turn up the power. Evening Herald. Thursday, 28 July 1994. pg. 55

[39] Naughton, L. (1994) American Football. Evening Herald. Thursday, 11 August 1994. pg. 44

[40] Naughton, L. (1994) Tornadoes blow Knights away!. Evening Herald. Thursday, 25 August 1994. pg. 50

[41] Naughton, L. (1994) American Football. Evening Herald. Thursday, 22 September 1994. pg.78

[42] Naughton, L. (1994) US Football. Evening Herald. Thursday, 29 September1994. pg.58

[43] Anon (1995) Tornadoes go for three in a row. The Echo. Thursday, 21 September 1995, pg. 48.

[44] Anon (1995) Tornadoes breeze past Carrickfergus to claim third straight Irish title. First Down. 7 October 1995, pg. 21.

[45] Anon (1995) Standings & Fixtures – Irish League. First Down. 29 July 1995, pg. 21.

[46] Anon (1995) Standings & Fixtures – Irish League. First Down. 15 July 1995, pg. 18.

[47] Anon (1995) Irish Update – Tearaway Tornadoes. First Down. 15 July 1995, pg. 18.

[48] Anon (1995) Standings & Fixtures – Irish League. First Down. 1 July 1995, pg. 21.

[49] Anon (1995) Irish League. First Down. 1 July 1995, pg. 21.

[50] Anon (1995) Standings & Fixtures – Irish League. First Down. 24 June 1995, pg. 21.

[51] Anon (1995) Irish League Round-Up – Tornadoes wake up from Knight-mare performance. First Down. 24 June 1995, pg. 21.

[52] Anon (1995) Standings & Fixtures – Irish League. First Down. 17 June 1995, pg. 21.

[53] Anon (1995) Irish League Round-Up – Tornadoes turn up heat. First Down. 17 June 1995, pg. 21.

[54] Anon (1995) Standings & Fixtures – Irish League. First Down. 10 June 1995, pg. 21.

[55] Anon (1995) Irish League Round-Up – Graham’s Five Alive. First Down. 10 June 1995, pg. 21.

[56] Anon (1995) * The Irish League… First Down. 3 June 1995, pg. 18.

[57] Anon (1995) Standings & Fixtures – Irish League. First Down. 15 July 1995, pg. 18.

[58] Anon (1995) Tornadoes smash county rivals. The Echo. Thursday, 20 July 1995, pg. 48.

[59] Anon (1995) Tornadoes blow Lurgan away. The Echo. Thursday, 13 July 1995, pg. 48.

[60] Anon (1995) Tornadoes on the rampage. The Echo. Thursday, 15 June 1995, pg. 46.

[61] Naughton, L. (1996) “American Football” Evening Herald. Thursday, 22 August 1996, pg. 67.

[62] Naughton, L. (1996) “US Football” Evening Herald. Thursday, 9 September 1996, pg. 65.

[63] Naughton, L. (1996) “US Football – Tornadoes call-up” Evening Herald. Thursday, 1 February 1996, pg. 61.

[64] Naughton, L. (1996) “US Football” Evening Herald. Thursday, 13 June 1996, pg. 71.

 

Internet Archive

 

[2] Dublin Tornadoes (1996) Irish American Football League 1995: The League Schedule ’95 / Results in ’95 [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/19961115060654/http://fiachra.ucd.ie/~alan/american_football.html#main_menu [Accessed 5 July 2017]

 

Images

 

[65] 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]

[66] Irish American Football Association (2018) Nostalgia – A look a some pictures from the archives [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171016_165339-1024×768.jpg [Accessed 3 July 2018]

 

Acknowledgements

 

Thanks to Rose McCabe

 

About this document

 

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 9 April 2019

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2019

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Resereved.

Jordanstown Jaguars | Irish American Football Team 1987

IAFL Senior Team 1987

Home Ground: University of Ulster Grounds, Jordanstown, Co. Antrim

Colours: White / Maroon / White

History: Played one season in 1987, the first full IAFL season, forfeiting their last six matches.

 

Year-by-Year Record

Year Regular Season Final Position Post-Season
  P W L T   P W L T
1987 10 0 10 0 6th Tara 0 0 0 0

1987 Results

Week Date H/A Opposition W/L Score
2 03.05.87 A Dublin Celts L 6-28
3 10.05.87 H Belfast Blitzers L 0-28
5 24.05.87 H Carrickfergus Cougars W 8-6
7 07.06.87 H Bangor Buccaneers L 0-7
12 12.07.87 A Belfast Spartans L 0-1 #
13 19.07.87 A Dublin Tornadoes L 0-1 #
14 26.07.87 A Coleraine Chieftans L 0-1 #
17 23.08.87 H Craigavon Cowboys L 0-1 #
18 30.05.87 A East Side Jets L 0-1 #
19 06.09.87 H Belfast Giants L 0-1 #

[1]

Websites

 

[1] Britball Now (2016) Results Section [1987] [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/results-section.html [Accessed 23 March 2017]

[2] Britball Now (2016) Jordanstown Jaguars [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/History/Britball%20Teams/JORDANSTOWNJAGUARS.htm [Accessed 18 July 2018]

 

Acknowledgements

 

p>Thanks to Cillian Smith, Michael Smith, Ralph Schmeer and Michael Brophy of the Irish American Football Association and Irish American Football Officials Association.

 

About this document

 

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 8 April 2019

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2019

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Belfast / NI Giants | Irish American Football Team 1987-1990

IAFL Senior Team 1987-1990

Home Ground: Shane Park, Belfast

Colours: Red / Blue / Blue

Career Record: (W-L-T) 12-7-0 / Regular Season 12-6-0 / Post-Season 0-1-0

History: Played in the first full IAFL season in 1987, and in the Combined Gridiron League of Great Britain and Ireland (CGL) in 1989, reaching the playoffs in 1987 before losing to eventual Shamrock bowl champions Dublin Celts, and posting a winning record both seasons. Disbanded acrimoniously after Pre-Season in 1990.

Name Changes: Belfast Giants 1987 / NI Giants 1989

Home Venue Map

Year-by-Year Record

Year Regular Season Post-Season International
Lge P W L T Pct P W L T Chp P W L T
1987 IAFL 10 7 3 0 .667 1 0 1 0 – 0 0 0 0
1989 CGL 8 5 3 0 .625 0 0 0 0 – 0 0 0 0

[1][3]

1987 Results

Week Date H/A Opposition W/L Score
3 10.05.87 A Bangor Buccaneers W 27-0
4 17.05.87 A Dublin Celts L 0-13
5 24.05.87 H Dublin Tornadoes W 52-2
7 07.06.87 H Carrickfergus Cougars W 9-6
8 14.06.87 A East Side Jets W 46-0
9 21.06.87 A Belfast Spartans – p-p
13 19.07.87 A Coleraine Chieftans W 12-0
15 02.08.87 A Belfast Blitzers L 3-38
16 16.08.87 H Craigavon Cowboys L 0-13
19 06.09.87 A Jordanstown Jaguars W 1-0 #
19 06.09.87 A Belfast Spartans W 1-0 #
SF 12.09.87 A Dublin Celts L 0-43

[1]

1989 Results

Week Date H/A Opposition W/L Score
1 07.05.89 A Dublin Tornadoes W 1-0 #
2 14.05.89 A Antrim Bulldogs L 0-6
3 20.05.89 A Craigavon Cowboys L 13-19
4 28.05.89 H Dublin Celts L 19-43
6 11.06.89 H Dublin Tornadoes W 1-0 #
7 17.06.89 A East Antrim Cougars W 46-6
9 02.07.89 H Belfast Spartans W 30-3
10 09.07.89 H Antrim Bulldogs L 7-13

[4]

Websites

[1] Britball Now (2016) Results Section [1987] [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/results-section.html [Accessed 23 March 2017]

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

[3] Britball Now (2016) Historial League Tables [1989] [CGL] [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/historical-league-tables-in/ [Accessed 27 February 2017]

[4]Britball Now (2016) Results Section [1989] [CGL] [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/results-section.html [Accessed 27 February 2017]

[5] Britball Now (2016) Giants NI [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/History/Britball%20Teams/Giants.htm [Accessed 4 July 2018]

[6] Anon. (1990) “Cowboys riding high..” Sunday Life. August 5, 1990. pg. 43

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Cillian Smith, Michael Smith, Ralph Schmeer and Michael Brophy of the Irish American Football Association and Irish American Football Officials Association. Thanks also to Dara Connolly-Mulcahy

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Last Updated: 7 April 2019

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Dublin Celts | Irish American Football Team | Season 1985

Dublin Celts Logo

Season Report

With no Irish Teams to play against, the Dublin Celts played their first match on 27 October 1985 against England’s Bristol Bombers, winning 32-0

Home Venue Map

1985 Results

 

Week Date H/A Opposition W/L Score
  27.10.85 A Bristol Bombers (Eng) W 32-0

[1]

1985 Roster

Number Name Position
7 Kevin Kelly Quarterback
11 Ray Mooney Nose Tackle
11 Dermot Fitzsimons Running Back / Line Backer
26 Martin Murphy Running Back / Wide Receiver
28 Joe Moore Running Back
32 Glen Webster Running Back / Wide Receiver
37 Bryan Durance Middle Line Backer
40 Tom Hobbs Guard / Tackle
44 John Morrissey Quarterback / Wide Receiver
49 Steve Kavanagh Defensive Back
54 Ger Breen Tight End / Wide Receiver
57 Tony Mason Linebacker
58 Paul Seery Outside Linebacker
59 Dave McCabe Outside Linebacker
63 Owen Quigley Guard
68 Philip Woodyard Center / Guard
69 Fran Offensive Tackle / Guard
71 Tommy Kennedy Defensive Tackle / End
75 Noel “Juicy” Doolan Nose Tackle
87 Steve Collins Tight End
88 Alan Kelly Linebacker / Running Back
89 Declan Doherty Wide Receiver
95 Fergus Cullen Offensive Tackle / Guard
99 Dave Collins Defensive End / Tackle

Reference: [2]

Websites

 

[1] Britball Now (2009) British and Irish Friendly results against foreign opposition [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/History/UKClubsForeignOppo.html [Accessed 16 November 2017]

Social Media

[2] Dublin Celts American Football team Facebook Page (2016) Post to Page by Deck Doc: August 2, 2018 [Internet] Available from https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2020590271588117&set=pcb.718640911862366&type=3&theater&ifg=1 [Accessed 29 November 2018]

 

Images

 

[3] 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]

 

Acknowledgements

 

Thanks to Richard Mulcahy

 

About this document

 

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 5 April 2019

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2019

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

Coleraine Chieftains | Irish American Football Team 1985-1990

Coleraine Chieftains Logo 2002

IAFL Senior Team 1985-1990

Home Ground: Coleraine Borough Council Park, Co. Antrim

Colours: Navy Blue / Navy Blue / White

Career Record: (W-L-T) Regular Season: 2-12-1

History: Were the first team in Northern Ireland, and the second in Ireland as a whole, after the Dublin Celts [4] . Played in the first game between two Irish Clubs, a Two-Touch game against the Tyrone Tornadoes in 1985.

Played in the Northern Ireland American Football Association Flag League in 1985-86 before playing in the first two full Irish American Football League seasons in 1987 and 1988. they won two games in 1987, and managed just one tie in 1988. They sat out 1989, before playing again in the Irish League in 1990. In 1991 they merged with Carrickfergus Cougars to form the Newtownabbey Warriors.

Were reformed by former players in 2001, but only played two Flag Football games before folding again [6] .

Home Venue Map

Year-by-Year Record

Year Regular Season Place Post-Season Titles International
  P W L T   P W L T   P W L T
1987 10 2 8 0 4th 0 0 0 0 – 0 0 0 0
1988 4 0 3 1 3rd 0 0 0 0 – 0 0 0 0
1989 0 0 0 0 – 0 0 0 0 – 0 0 0 0
1990 1 0 1 0 ? 0 0 0 0 – 0 0 0 0

[5][Adjusted]

1987 Results

Week Date H/A Opposition W/L Score
1 27.04.87 H Craigavon Cowboys L 0-38
3 10.05.87 H Dublin Celts L 9-48
5 24.05.87 A Belfast Blitzers L 0-52
7 07.06.87 H East Side Jets W 31-0
9 21.06.87 A Dublin Tornadoes L 6-38
10 28.06.87 H Belfast Spartans L 0-6
13 19.07.87 H Belfast Giants L 0-12
14 26.07.87 H Jordanstown Jaguars W 1-0 #
15 02.08.87 H Carrickfergus Cougars L 12-33
16 16.08.87 A Bangor Buccaneers L 0-6

[4]

1988 Results

Week Date H/A Opposition W/L Score
1 17.04.88 H Dublin Tornadoes L 0-46
2 01.05.88 A Belfast Spartans L 7-14
8 17.07.88 H Carrickfergus Cougars L 0-48
9 24.07.88 H Belfast Spartans T 32-32

[4]

1990 Results

Week Date H/A Opposition W/L Score
1 06.05.90 A Craigavon Cowboys L 0-36

[4]

Websites

[1] Britball Now (2016) Results Section [1987] [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/results-section.html [Accessed 23 March 2017]

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

[3] Britball Now (2016) Results Section [1988] [Other Kitted] [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/results-section.html [Accessed 27 February 2017]

[4] Britball Now (2016) Coleraine Chieftans [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/History/Britball%20Teams/ColeraineChieftains.htm [Accessed 18 July 2018]

[5] Coleraine Chieftans (2002) Coleraine Chieftans: About [Internet] Available from: http://www.thecolerainechieftans.freeservers.com/about.html [Accessed 18 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]

Sources

[5] Anon. (1988) “Scoreboard: IAFL” American Football News July 28, 1988. Pg.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Cillian Smith, Michael Smith, Ralph Schmeer and Michael Brophy of the Irish American Football Association and Irish American Football Officials Association.

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Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 21 March 2019

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Carrickfergus / East Antrim Cougars | Irish American Football Team 1986-1989

Factfile

IAFL Senior Team 1987-89

Home Ground: The Sea Park, Troopers Lane, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim (1987-88) [6] / Valley Leisure Centre, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim (1989) [5]

Colours: White / Orange / white

Career Record: (W-L-T) 7-15-0

History: The third fully kitted team in Ireland, the Carrickfergus Cougars played three seasons, 1987-1989, the last in Newtownabbey under the name the East Antrim Cougars, finishing with an even 5-5 record their first season, and winning only one game in both their final two seasons.

Name Changes: Carrickfergus Cougars 1987-88 / East Antrim Cougars 1989

Home Venue Map

Year-by-Year Record

Year Regular Season Post-Season International
Lge P W L T Pct P W L T Chp P W L T
1987 IAFL 10 5 5 0 .500 0 0 0 0 – 0 0 0 0
1988 IAFL 4 1 3 0 .250 0 0 0 0 – 0 0 0 0
1989 CGL 8 1 7 0 .125 0 0 0 0 – 0 0 0 0

[7][Adjjusted]
[4]

1987 Results

Week Date H/A Opposition W/L Score
2 03.05.87 H Craigavon Cowboys L 6-30
4 17.05.87 A Belfast Spartans W 15-2
5 24.05.87 A Jordanstown Jaguars L 6-8
6 31.05.87 H Dublin Celts – p-p
7 07.06.87 A Belfast Giants L 6-9
8 14.06.87 H Dublin Tornadoes L 0-22
14 26.07.87 H East Side Jets W 1-0 #
15 02.08.87 A Coleraine Chieftans W 33-12
17 25.08.87 H Belfast Blitzers L 6-36
18 30.08.87 A Bangor Buccaneers W 26-6
19 06.09.87 H Dublin Celts

[4]

1988 Results

Week Date H/A Opposition W/L Score
1 17.04.88 H Belfast Spartans L 6-7
3 08.05.88 H Dublin Celts L 0-37
5 29.05.88 H Belfast Spartans L 13-14
8 17.07.88 A Coleraine Chieftans W 48-0

[4]

1989 Results

Week Date H/A Opposition W/L Score
3 13.05.89 H Belfast Spartans L 14-36
4 20.05.89 H Dublin Celts L 0-51
5 28.05.89 A Antrim A26 Bulldogs L 0-1 #
6 04.06.89 A Dublin Celts L 0-1 #
8 17.06.89 H Belfast Giants L 6-46
9 24.06.89 A Belfast Spartans L 3-35
10 02.07.89 A Craigavon Cowboys L 14-36
A Dublin Tornadoes W 1-0 #

[4]

Websites

[1] Britball Now (2016) Results Section [1987] [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/results-section.html [Accessed 23 March 2017]

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

[3] Britball Now (2016) Results Section [1988] [Other Kitted] [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/results-section.html [Accessed 27 February 2017]

[4] Britball Now (2016) Historial League Tables [1989] [CGL] [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/historical-league-tables-in/ [Accessed 27 February 2017]

[5]Britball Now (2016) Results Section [1989] [CGL] [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/results-section.html [Accessed 27 February 2017]

[6]Britball Now (2016) Carrickfergus Cougars [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/results-section.html [Accessed 17 July 2018]

Sources

[7] Anon. (1988) “Scoreboard: IAFL” American Football News July 28, 1988. Pg.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Fiona Connolly.

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Coleraine Chieftains | Irish American Football Team 1986-1988

coleraine-chieftans-logo

IAFL Senior Team 1987

Home Ground: Coleraine Borough Council Park, Co. Antrim

Colours: Navy Blue / Navy Blue / White

Career Record: (W-L-T) Regular Season: 2-11-1

History: Were the first team in Northern Ireland, and the second in Ireland as a whole, after the Dublin Celts [4] . Played in the first game between two Irish Clubs, a Flag Football game against the Tyrone Tornadoes in 1985.

Played in the Northern Ireland American Football Association Flag League in 1985-86 before playing in the first two full Irish American Football League seasons in 1987 and 1988. they won two games in 1987, and managed just one tie in 1988.

Were reformed by former players in 2001, but only played two Flag Football games before folding again [6] .

 

Home Venue Map

Year-by-Year Record

Year Regular Season Final Position Post-Season
P W L T P W L T
1987 10 2 8 0 4th Mourne 0 0 0 0
1988 4 0 3 1 3rd Irish 0 0 0 0

[5][Adjusted]

1987 Results

Week Date H/A Opposition W/L Score
1 27.04.87 H Craigavon Cowboys L 0-38
3 10.05.87 H Dublin Celts L 9-48
5 24.05.87 A Belfast Blitzers L 0-52
7 07.06.87 H East Side Jets W 31-0
9 21.06.87 A Dublin Tornadoes L 6-38
10 28.06.87 H Belfast Spartans L 0-6
13 19.07.87 H Belfast Giants L 0-12
14 26.07.87 H Jordanstown Jaguars W 1-0 #
15 02.08.87 H Carrickfergus Cougars L 12-33
16 16.08.87 A Bangor Buccaneers L 0-6

[4]

 

1988 Results

Week Date H/A Opposition W/L Score
1 17.04.88 H Dublin Tornadoes L 0-46
2 01.05.88 A Belfast Spartans L 7-14
8 17.07.88 H Carrickfergus Cougars L 0-48
9 24.07.88 H Belfast Spartans T 32-32

[4]

 

Websites

 

[1] Britball Now (2016) Results Section [1987] [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/results-section.html [Accessed 23 March 2017]

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

[3] Britball Now (2016) Results Section [1988] [Other Kitted] [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/results-section.html [Accessed 27 February 2017]

[4] Britball Now (2016) Coleraine Chieftans [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/History/Britball%20Teams/ColeraineChieftains.htm [Accessed 18 July 2018]

[5] Coleraine Chieftans (2002) Coleraine Chieftans: About [Internet] Available from: http://www.thecolerainechieftans.freeservers.com/about.html [Accessed 18 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]

 

Sources

 

[5] Anon. (1988) “Scoreboard: IAFL” American Football News July 28, 1988. Pg.

 

Acknowledgements

 

Thanks to Cillian Smith, Michael Smith, Ralph Schmeer and Michael Brophy of the Irish American Football Association and Irish American Football Officials Association.

 

About this document

 

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Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 21 January 2019

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Craigavon Cowboys | Irish American Football Team 1986-Present

Craigavon Cowboys Logo
IAFL Senior Team 1986-Present

Home Ground: People’s Park, Portadown, Craigavon

Colours: Blue / Orange / White

Honours: Shamrock Bowl Champions 1986, 1992. / Shamrock Bowl Runners-Up 1987, 1992. / IAFL-1 Conference Division Champions 2017 / DV8 Development League Champions 2009

History: Formed in 1986, the Craigavon Cowboys immediatley established themselves, winning Shamrock Bowl I 6-2 over the Dublin Celts. They lost to the same opposition in Shamrock Bowl II. They again lost to the Celts in Shamrock Bowl V, before beating them in Shamrock Bowl VII in 1992.

They disbanded in 1994 with players going on to form the Lurgan Area Raides and Portadown Panthers before being resurrected in 1998. They played in DV8 8-Man competitions from 2003 to 2009 winning the DV8 Development League in 2009, before making the step up to the full 11-man IAFL in 2010. They played in the Shamrock Bowl Conference until 2017, when they dropped down to the IAFL 1 Conference where they were runners-up in the Bowl two years running.

They also represented Ireland against the Brussels Raiders in the Eurobowl in 1988.

 

Home Venue Map

Links to Year-by-Year Match Reports, Box Scores, Scorers & Squad

 

 

Year-by-Year Record

Year Regular Season Post-Season International
Lge P W L T Pct P W L T Chp P W L T
1986 1 1 0 0 SB
1987 IAFL 10 8 2 0 .800 2 1 1 0 –
1988 IAFL 6 3 3 0 .500 1 0 1 0 – 1 0 1 0
1989 CGL 8 3 5 0 .375 0 0 0 0 –
1990 IAFL 1 0 1 0 –
1991 AFAI
1992 AFAI 5 4 1 0 .800 2 2 0 0 SB
1993 AFAI
94-97 DNC
1998 SL 8 7 1 0 .875 1 0 1 0 –
99-02 DNC
2003 D2 5 2 3 0 .400
2004 DVB
2005 DVB
2006 DVB
2007 DVB 3 0 2 1 .167
2008 DV8 6 5 1 0 .833
2009 DV8 8 6 2 0 .750 DV8
2010 IAFA 8 4 4 0 .500 0 0 0 0 –
2011 IAFA 8 4 4 0 .500 0 0 0 0 –
2012 IAFA 8 2 6 0 .250 0 0 0 0 –
2013 SBC 8 1 6 1 .188 0 0 0 0 –
2014 SBC 8 2 6 0 .250 0 0 0 0 –
2015 SBC 8 3 5 0 .375 1 0 1 0 –
2016 SBC 8 1 7 0 .125 0 0 0 0 –
2017 1C 8 7 1 0 .875 2 1 1 0 Div
2018 1C 8 5 3 0 .625 3 2 1 0 –

 

Results

 

Week Date H/A Opposition W/L Score

[4]

 

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] Britball Now (2016) Results Section [1987] [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/results-section.html [Accessed 23 March 2017]

[7] Britball Now (2016) Historial League Tables [1989] [CGL] [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/historical-league-tables-in/ [Accessed 27 February 2017]

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

[25] Carrickfergus Knights (1998) Full 1998 AFAI Results and Table [Internet] Available from: www.sugarcube.co.uk/knight/Full_1998_AFAI_Results_and.htm [Accessed 23 May 200]

[26] Irish American Football Association (2003) 2003 Results [Internet] Available from: www.americanfootball.ie/iafl/2003results.htm [Accessed 24 September 2016]

[27] Belfast Telegraph (2007) September 19, 2007: “American Football: Craigavon Cowboys planning to earn their spurs in whole new ball game” [Internet] Available from: https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/american-football-craigavon-cowboys-planning-to-earn-their-spurs-in-whole-new-ball-game-28063773.html [Accessed 10 November 2018]

[28] Irish American Football Association (2008) 2008 Results [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/iafl/2008results.htm [Accessed 24 September 2016]

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[33] Irish American Football Association (2011) 2011 IAFL Schedule Published [Internet] Available from: www.americanfootball.ie/2011-iafl-schedule-published/ [Accessed 24 March 2014]

[34] Irish American Football Association (2014) 2012 IAFL Standings [Internet] Available from: www.americanfootball.ie/iafl-standings/ [Accessed 13 January 2014]

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[42] IAFA Ireland Facebook Page (2017) Facebook Post August 20 2017 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/iafaireland/posts/1625971890770038 [Accessed 28 August 2017]

[43] Irish American Football Association (2018) IAFL 1 Conference Standings [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/american-football/iafl1-conference/ [Accessed 28 May 2018]

[44] Irish American Football Association (2018) IAFL1 Schedule & Results 2018 [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/schedule/iafl-1-schedule-results-2018/ [Accessed 28 May 2018]

 

Sources

 

[9] Anon. (1992) “IRISH CHAMPION CELTS STUNG BY BULLDOG SPIRIT”, First Down. July 11, 1992, pg. 17.

[10] Naughton, L. (1992) “Minority Reports: U.S. Football”, Evening Herald. Thursday, July 2, 1992, pg. 65

[11] Anon. (1992) “Sad Celts are Torn to shreds”, First Down. July 18, 1992, pg. 16.

[12] Naughton, L. (1992) “Minority Reports: Celts blown away”, Evening Herald. Thursday, July 9, 1992, pg. 66

[13] Naughton, L. (1992) “Minority Reports: U.S. Football”, Evening Herald. Thursday, July 16, 1992, pg. 69

[14] Anon. (1992) “Dublin Celts still winless”, First Down. July 25, 1992, pg. 19.

[15] FD Reporter. (1992) “At last! It’s the Dub-win Celts!”, First Down. August 15, 1992, pg. 17.

[16] Anon. (1992) “IRISH RESULTS”, First Down. August 29, 1992, pg. 17.

[17] Naughton, L. (1992) “Minority Reports: Vikings ready to invade Tallaght”, Evening Herald. Thursday, August 13, 1992, pg. 66

[18] Naughton, L. (1992) “Minority Reports: Tornadoes ko Vikings”, Evening Herald. Thursday, August 20, 1992, pg. 61

[19] Naughton, L. (1992) “Minority Reports: U.S. Football”, Evening Herald. Thursday, August 27, 1992, pg. 61

[20] Naughton, L. (1992) “Minority Reports: U.S. Football”, Evening Herald. Thursday, September 3, 1992, pg. 94

[21] Anon. (1992) “Vikings Victory”, Drogheda Independent. Friday, September 4, 1992, pg. 11

[22] Naughton, L. (1992) “Minority Reports: U.S. Football”, Evening Herald. Thursday, September 10, 1992, pg. 70

[23] Naughton, L. (1992) “Minority Reports: Gridiron grief for Dubs!”, Evening Herald. Thursday, September 17, 1992, pg. 76

[24] Naughton, L. (1992) “Minority Reports: U.S. Football”, Evening Herald. Thursday, October 8, 1992, pg. Sport 7

 

Acknowledgements

 

Thanks to Cillian Smith, Michael Smith, Ralph Schmeer and Michael Brophy of the Irish American Football Association and Irish American Football Officials Association.

 

About this document

 

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Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 31 December 2018

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Dublin Celts Irish American Football Team 1984-1993

Factfile

IAFL Senior Team 1984-1993

 

Home Ground: Phoenix Park, Dublin 2.

Colours: Green Jerseys, White Pants and White Helmet with Orange and Green Stripes.

Founded in 1984 in Phoenix Park, Dublin 2. Played in Inagural Shamrock Bowl in 1986, and were the most successful side in the early years of the IAFL, winning four Shamrock Bowl titles and representing Ireland in the Eurobowl competition for the Champions of Europe’s National Leagues. They played their last season in 1993, losing the Shamrock Bowl to rivals Dublin Tornadoes.

Home Venue Map

Links to Season-by-Season Rosters & Match Reports:

1985 1989 1992 1993

Year-by-Year Record

Year Regular Season Final Position Post-Season
  P W L T   P W L T
1986           1 0 1 0
1987 10 10 0 0 1st Tara 2 2 0 0
1988 5 4 1 0 2nd National 2 2 0 0
1989 8 8 0 0 1st CGL Duke 1 1 0 0
1990 4 0 4 0 4th NCMMA 1 1 0 0
1991           1 1 0 0
1992 6 3 3 0 2nd Tara 1 0 1 0
1993                  

Irish American Football League Record

1986 Results

Week Date H/A Opposition W/L Score
  01.06.86 H Belfast Blitzers W 46-0
  22.06.86 A Belfast Blitzers L 20-24
SB I   N Craigavon Cowboys L 2-6

[1]

1987 Results

Week Date H/A Opposition W/L Score
1 27.04.87 A Belfast Spartans W 7-6
2 03.05.87 H Jordanstown Jaguars W 28-6
3 10.05.87 A Coleraine Chieftans W 48-9
4 17.05.87 H Belfast Giants W 13-0
6 31.05.87 A Carrickfergus Cougars – p-p
9 21.06.87 A Bangor Buccaneers W 38-15
12 12.07.87 H Dublin Tornadoes W 40-0
13 19.07.87 A Belfast Spartans W 27-0
14 26.07.87 A Craigavon Cowboys W 24-14
16 16.08.87 H Belfast Blitzers W 26-14
17 23.08.87 H East Side Jets W 1-0 #
19 06.09.87 A Carrickfergus Cougars    
SF 12.09.87 H Belfast Giants W 43-0
SB II 27.09.87 N Craigavon Cowboys W 43-25

[4]

1988 Results

Week Date H/A Opposition W/L Score
1 17.04.88 A Belfast Blitzers W 20-7
3 08.05.88 H Carrickfergus Cougars W 37-0
4 15.05.88 H Dublin Tornadoes W 14-6
7 19.06.88 A Belfast Blitzers L 19-20
?? ?? A Craigavon Cowboys W 28-0
SF 14.08.88 H Belfast Spartans W 48-6
SB III 21.08.88 N Belfast Blitzers W 34-6

[5]

1989 Results

Week Date H/A Opposition W/L Score
2 14.05.89 H Craigavon Cowboys W 38-0
3 20.05.89 A East Antrim Cougars W 51-0
4 28.05.89 A NI Giants W 43-19
5 04.06.89 H East Antrim Cougars W 1-0 #
6 11.06.89 H A26 Bulldogs W 14-6
9 02.07.89 H Dublin Tornadoes W 1-0 #
10 08.07.89 A Belfast Spartans W 48-12
?? ?? A Craigavon Cowboys W 46-3
SB IV 89 N A26 Bulldogs W 7-6

[7]

1990 Results

Week Date H/A Opposition W/L Score
SB V 90 N Craigavon Cowboys W 40-0

[2]

1991 Results

Week Date H/A Opposition W/L Score
    H Antrim Bulldogs W  
  13.07.91 A Dublin Tornadoes W 44-12
  08.91 A Dublin Tornadoes W 40-0
SB VI 91 N Antrim Bulldogs W 44-0

[8][9]

1992 Results

Week Date H/A Opposition W/L Score
1   A Antrim Bulldogs L 0-6
3 05.07.92 A Dublin Tornadoes L 0-22
5 19.07.92 A Belfast Spartans L 12-13
6 26.07.92 H Craigavon Cowboys W 18-16
8 19.08.92 A Drogheda Vikings W 19-0
9 26.08.92 H Lee Valley Steelers W 21-0
SF 13.09.92 A Craigavon Cowboys L  

[10][11][12][13][14][15][16]

1993 Results

Week Date H/A Opposition W/L Score
4 12.06.93 A Dublin Tornadoes L 0-24
5 19.06.93 H Antrim Bulldogs W 3-0
  22.08.93 A Dublin Tornadoes L 7-23
      Craigavon Cowboys L 0-3
      Craigavon Cowboys L 6-7

[17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26]

International Results

1990 Results

Week Date H/A Opposition W/L Score
  1985   Exhibition    
      Bristol Bombers W 32-0
  1986   Exhibition    
      Wirral Wolves W 14-0
      Newcastle Senators W 16-14
  1989   Exhibition    
      Bristol Packers L 0-7
  1989   CGL Duke Premier    
QF 89 H Manchester Heroes L 13-18
  1990   NCMMA    
      Crawley Raiders L 0-20
      Granite City Oilers – p-p
      Stoke Spitfires L 8-26
      Manchester Heroes – p-p
      Walsall Titans L 6-52
      Walsall Titans L 21-26

[27][28][29][30]

EFAF Eurobowl 1988-1992

Date Round Irish Team   European Team  
    Eurobowl II      
1988 Qual Dublin Celts 12 Graz Giants (Aut) 36
    Eurobowl III      
1989 Rd 1 Dublin Celts 3 Birmingham Bulls (Eng) 29
    Eurobowl IV      
1990 Prelim Dublin Celts 30 Barcelona Boxers (Esp) 0
1990 Rd 1 Dublin Celts 12 Manchester Spartans (Eng) 28
    Eurobowl VI      
1992 Rd 1 Dublin Celts 0 Birmingham Bulls (Eng) 20

[31]

Versus American Teams 1987

Date Irish Team   EFL Team  
19.04.1987 Dublin Celts 0 New England Raiders (MA) 51
15.11.1987 Dublin Celts 0 Charlestown Townies (MA) 36

[32][33]

Other Matches

Date Winners   Runners-Up  
  Summer Bowl      
1986 Dublin Celts      
1987 Dublin Celts 26 Craigavon Cowboys 0

[34][35]

 

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] Britball Now (2016) Results Section [1987] [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/results-section.html [Accessed 23 March 2017]

[5] Britball Now (2016) Results Section [1988] [Other Kitted] [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/results-section.html [Accessed 27 February 2017]

[6] Britball Now (2016) Historial League Tables [1989] [CGL] [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/historical-league-tables-in/ [Accessed 27 February 2017]

[7]Britball Now (2016) Results Section [1989] [CGL] [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/results-section.html [Accessed 27 February 2017]

[27] Britball Now (2009) British and Irish Friendly results against foreign opposition [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/History/UKClubsForeignOppo.html [Accessed 16 November 2017]

[28] Britball Now (2009) Results in Euro Competition [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/results-in-euro-competition.html [Accessed 1 November 2016]

[29] Irish American Football Association (2002) OTHER EVENTS: [Internet] Available from: http://americanfootball.ie/iafl/otherevents02.htm [Accessed 20 March 2018]

[30]Britball Now (2016) Results Section [1989 CGL] [1990 NCMMA] [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/results-section.html [Accessed 27 February 2017]

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Internet Archive

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Social Media

[35] Dublin Celts American Football Team Facebook Page (2016) Post by Kevin Klatt August 23, 2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/groups/259540917772370/permalink/266542287072233 [Accessed 1 June 2018]

Images

[36] 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]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Cillian Smith, Michael Smith, Ralph Schmeer and Michael Brophy of the Irish American Football Association and Irish American Football Officials Association. Thanks also to Richard Mulcahy

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