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European Federation of American Football | International Friendly | Ireland 6 Great Britain Bulldogs 69 | 4 September 2004

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Moorways Stadium, Derby, England, 4 September 2004

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Ireland 0 6 0 0 6
Great Britain Bulldogs 20 21 16 12 69
Scorers Score
1st Quarter  
GB – #88 6yd Pass from ?, #2 1xpt 0-7
GB – ##11 14yd Run, #2 1xpt 0-14
GB – #35 5yd Run 0-20
2nd Quarter  
GB – #83 34yd Pass, #2 1xpt 0-27
GB – #7 46yd Pass 0-33
GB – #24 26yd Pass, #85 2xpt 0-41
IRL – Dave Wheeler 7yd Run 6-47
3rd Quarter  
GB – #33 5yd Run 6-47
GB – #31 19yd Run, #2 1xpt 6-54
GB – #2 33yd Field Goal 6-57
4th Quarter  
GB – #17 50yd Punt Return 6-63
GB – #17 47yd Punt Return 6-69

Referece: [1]

Reference

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Websites

[1] Irish American Football Association (2004) IRELAND 6 GREAT BRITAIN BULLDOGS 69 [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootbal.ie/iafl/irlgb04.htm [Accessed 25 October 2017]

Images

[1] American Football International (2013) EFAF Logo [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootballinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/EFAF_logo.gif [Accessed 30 August 2017]

 

Acknowledgements

 

Thanks to Sean Douglas, Team Ireland.

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European Federation of American Football | International Friendly | Ireland 8 Coventry Jets 35 | 15 October 2006

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15 October 2006

 

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Ireland00088
Coventry Jets7147735
ScorersScore
1st Quarter 
COV – Anthony Perkins Run0-7
2nd Quarter 
COV – Mark Cohen Pass from Tim Spaull ??0-14
COV – Mark Cohen Pass from Tim Spaull0-21
3rd Quarter 
COV – Jeremy Simms ??0-28
4th Quarter 
IRL – Sam Hodgins Run, Simon Mackey 2xpt8-28
COV – Jeremy Simms Pass from Tim Spaull8-35

References: [2]

Report

Ireland put in one of their best performances in years against the Coventry Jets, ranked among the top teams in Europe, and the current British Division 1A Champions. The Jets roster included several British Internationals and players with Professional experience.

Erin Wagner was named Team Ireland MVP, picking up some first downs on offense and making some great tackles on defense. Former NFL Europe star Mark Cohen scored two touchdowns, and made several first down receptions, proving the game-winner for Coventry. Other Jets scorers were Running Back Anthony Perkins and Coventry’s 2006 MVP Jeremy Simms.

Perkins made a number of first down runs in the first quarter before scoring the opening touchdown midway through the quarter. Team Ireland responded with an 80-yard drive that got them to the 6-yard line with Simon Mackey, Chris Flynn & Erin Wagner picking up first downs, however, the Jets defense managed to keep Ireland out of the endzone.

The Jets added two touchdowns in the second quarter, one set up by a spectacular sideline catch inside the 5-yard line by Mark Cohen, and the other was a reception from Cohen from QB Tim Spaull after both he and Irish cornerback Willie Coyne both came down with their hands on the ball in the endzone. The Irish had another long drive behind QB Andrew Dennehy in the second quarter but were stopped on fourth down.

The Irish defense stepped up in the second half, with several tackles on the Coventry offense for a loss of yardage, James Kay, Chris Weir, Erin Wagner, Glen Carr and Kenny Hudson all making tackles. The Jets, however, got the ball within scoring range after recovering a fumble. Roxss McCooey came close to making an interception for Ireland, but the Jets scored a few plays later.

Ireland appeared to get stronger as the gamde wore on, and the Jets kept their star players, Cohen, Simms, and defensive Captain Adrian Newey on the field for the fourth quarter. Simon Buggle was now Ireland Quarterback, and he ut together a drive which finished with a scoring run inside from Sam Hodgins on a first-and-goal. Team Ireland also forced a fumble which was recovered by Darragh Farrell for the the turnover.

The Jets got their final TD in the fourth qyarter, when QB Tim Spaull who also played on the GB Lions International team, threw a long touchdown pass to Jeremy Simms. Ireland forced another turnover followingthis as Willie Coyne recovered a muffed punt and sprinted into the endzone for an apparent score, however, the referees ruled that the punter never had full possession of the ball so it couldn’t be advanced. Ireland, however, regained possession. 

 

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Coventry Running Back Anthony Perkins takes a Hand-Off Against the Team Ireland Defense [4]

Reference

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Internet Archive

 

[2] Dublin Dragons (2006) Team Ireland 8 Coventry Cassidy Jets 35 [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20071117035949/http://www.dublindragons.com/e107/news.php?extend.20 [Accessed 31 October 2017]

 

Images

 

[1] American Football International (2013) EFAF Logo [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootballinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/EFAF_logo.gif [Accessed 30 August 2017]

[3] Dublin Dragons (2006) Celtic Classic III Team Ireland v Coventry Cassidy Jets Logo [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20071117035949im_/http://www.dublindragons.com/e107/e107_images/2006/Classic3.jpg [Accessed 22 November 2019]

[4] Dublin Dragons (2006) Coventry Running Back Anthony Perkins Takes a Hand-Off Agianst Team Ireland Defense [Internet] Available from:https://web.archive.org/web/20071117035949im_/http://www.dublindragons.com/e107/e107_images/2006/cc31.jpg [Accessed 22 November 2019]

 

Acknowledgements

 

Thanks to Sean Douglas, Team Ireland.

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Irish Leprechauns | International American Football Team | 1995 Roster

Roster 1995

Player Position Team
Offense    
Tight End Padraig Reddington Dublin Tornadoes
Fullback Phil McGowan Dublin Tornadoes
Fullback Alan Byrne Dublin Tornadoes
Halfback Brian Dennehy Dublin Tornadoes
Center Denis Soroghan Dublin Tornadoes
Right Guard Alan O’Brien Dublin Tornadoes
Defense    
Danny O’Callaghan Outside Linebacker Dublin Tornadoes
Danny Grandmaison Strong Safety Dublin Tornadoes
Cornerback Dave McGrath Dublin Tornadoes

References :[1]

References

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Internet Archive

 

[1] Dublin Tornadoes (1997) History of the Team [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/19970618100359/http://fiachra.ucd.ie/~alan/tornado.html [Accessed 20 March 2018]

 

Acknowledgements

 

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

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Dublin Tornadoes Irish American Football Team 1995 Season Roster & Match Reports

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Image References

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

1995 IAFL Table

 PWLTPFPAPct
Dublin Tornadoes8800120191.000
Dublin Lightning64207486.667
Carrickfergus Knights72504972.287
Lurgan Area Raiders707014100.000

[2]

1995 Results

WeekDateH/AOppositionW/LScore
228.05.95HDublin LightningW48-6
518.06.95HCarrickfergus KnightsL0-14
709.07.95ALurgan Area RaidersW20-0
816.07.95ADublin LightningW20-0
923.07.95HLurgan Area Raiders  
SF17.09.95HLurgan Area RaidersW60-0
SB X24.09.95NCarrickfergus KnightsW34-12

Week 2

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Dublin Lightning    6
Dublin Tornadoes    54
ScorersScore
TOR – Dennehy 90yd Run 
TOR – Dennehy 48yd Run 
TOR – Dennehy 25yd Run 
TOR – Dennehy Run 

Week 4

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Dublin Tornadoes    32
Carrickfergus Knights1300013
ScorersScore
1st Quarter 
CAR – McKenny 63yd Punt Return 
CAR – Woods 18yd Int Return0-13
TOR – Dennehy 50yd Run 
TOR – Dennehy TD 
TOR – Dennehy TD 
TOR – Dennehy TD 
TOR – Dennehy TD 
TOR – Dennehy, 2xpt 

Reference: [13]

Week 5

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Carrickfergus Knights00000
Dublin Tornadoes    14
ScorersScore
1st Half 
TOR – Byrne Run0-6
3rd Quarter 
TOR – Dennehy TD0-12
TOR – C. Morrell Safety0-14

Reference: [11]

Week 7

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Dublin Tornadoes    20
Lurgan Area Raiders00000
ScorersScore
1st Quarter 
TOR – O’Brien 8yd Run6-0
3rd Quarter 
TOR – G. Morrell 12yd Run12-0
4th Quarter 
TOR – O’Brien Run, Redmond 2xpt20-0

Reference : [19]
[22][7]

Week 8

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Dublin Tornadoes00  20
Dublin Lightning00000
ScorersScore
1st Quarter 
TOR – G.Morrell 45yd Int Return6-0
TOR – D. Grandmaison 2yd Run12-0
4th Quarter 
TOR – G. Morrell 40yd Fumble Return, G. Morrell 2x20-0

Reference: [18]

Week 9

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Lurgan Area Raiders     
Dublin Tornadoes     
ScorersScore
  

Playoffs

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Lurgan Area Raiders00000
Dublin Tornadoes    60
ScorersScore
  

Reference: [3]

Shamrock Bowl X,

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Carrickfergus Knights    12
Dublin Tornadoes    34
ScorersScore
1st Quarter 
CAR – Kick Return6-0
TOR – McGowan 3yd Run6-6
2nd Quarter 
TOR – TD6-12
3rd Quarter 
TOR – Grandmaison Run6-18
TOR – Dennehy Run6-24
CAR – Banks12-24
TOR – Grandmaison Run12-34

Most Valuable Player: Dublin Tornadoes Offensive Line

Roster 1995

PlayerPosition
Brien SuttonQuarterback
Alan ByrneRunning Back
Phil McGowanRunning Back
Brian DennehyRunning Back
John GerardWide Receiver
Jim WalshWide Receiver
Padraig RedlingtonTight End
Alan O’BrienOffensive Guard
Phil WoodyardOffensive Tackle
MarkOffensive Tackle
Denis SoroghanOffensive Center
Danny O’CallaghanOutside Linebacker
Craig MirrellOutside Linebacker
Joe ClarkeMiddle Linebacker
Dave GrandmaisonStrong Safety
Conor LennardFree Safety
John JonesDefensive Tackle
Ray HodgeDefensive Tackle
FergalDefensive End
Dave McGrathCornerback
Padraig Redmond 
Gary MorrellRunning Back / Wide Receiver
Phil McGowanLinebacker
Stephen McKennyKick Return
Paul Woods 
Joe ClarkeLinebacker

References: [1]

References

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Sources

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Internet Archive

[1] Dublin Tornadoes (1997) Players Roster ’95 [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/19970618100359/http://fiachra.ucd.ie/~alan/tornado.html [Accessed 20 March 2018]

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]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Jillian Glynn

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Dublin Rebels | Irish American Football Team | 2004 Season Roster & Match Reports

2004 Season Record

Year Regular Season Post-Season International
  P W L T Pct P W L T Chp P W L T
2004 8 7 1 0 .875 2 2 0 0 SB 2 1 1 0

Reference: [2][3][4]

2004 IAFL League Table

  P W L T PF PA Pct
*Dublin Rebels 8 7 1 0 300 88 38
*Carrickfergus Knights 8 6 1 1 289 81 37
*Belfast Bulls 8 4 3 1 161 107 33
*Dublin Dragons 8 3 5 0 91 229 30
Cork Admirals 8 3 5 0 124 281 27
University of Limerick Vikings 8 0 8 0 35 213 21

Reference: [3]

2004 Results

Week Date H/A Opposition W/L Score
      Irish American Football League    
5 04.04.04 H UL Vikings W 50-0
6 18.04.04 A UL Vikings W 30-0 #
8 09.05.04 A Carrickfergus Knights L 14-42
10 23.05.04 H Dublin Dragons W 12-6
11 13.06.04 A Cork Admirals W 88-12
12 20.06.04 H Carrickfergus Knights W 26-12
14 11.07.04 H Cork Admirals W 52-0
18 08.08.04 A Belfast Bulls W 28-14
SF 15.08.04 H Dublin Dragons W 38-12
SB XVIII 29.08.04 N Carrickfergus Knights W 24-22
      Charleroi Trophy (Belgium)    
SF 27.06.04 N Chevaliers d’Orleans (Fra) L 8-26
3rd/4th 28.06.04 A Charleroi Cougars (Bel) W 20-0

Reference: [3][4]

2004 Scorers

Player Position TD 2XPT Total
Brian Dennehy Running Back 17 13 128
Simon Mackey Tight End 7 6 54
Carl Faichney   8 0 48
Fearghal O’Donnchu   5 1 32
Andy Dennehy Quarter-Back 3 4 26
Marcus Naylor   3 1 20
Conor Ryan   3 0 18
Mark Kelly   1 1 8
Chris Massmann   1 0 6
Steve Archibald   1 0 6
Kevin Finnegan   0 1 2
Travis Lawson   0 1 2
Darragh Farrell   0 1 2
Total   45 28 326

Reference: Compiled from: [4][5]

References

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Images

[1] Irish American Football Association (2018) Dublin Rebels Team Logo [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Team-Logo-Dublin-Rebels-2.png [Accessed 22 July 2018]

Websites

[2] Dublin Rebels (2016) Historical Results [Internet] Available from: http://www.dublinrebels.com/history/historical-results/ [Accessed 22 June 2018]

[3] Irish American Football Association (2004) 2004 LEAGUE TABLE, FIXTURES & RESULTS [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/iafl/2004results.htm [Accessed 24 September 2016]

Internet Archive

[4] Irish American Football Association (2004) 26th/27th June – REBELS PLAY IN CHARLEROI TROPHY – ORLEANS DEFEAT LILLE IN FINAL [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20040807025301/http://www.iafl.info:80/chart04.htm [Accessed 21 July 2018]

[5] Dublin Rebels (2004) – Wayback Machine [2004-12-07] Home: 2004 Scorers [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20041207001618/http://www.dublinrebels.com/main.html [Accessed 5 July 2017]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Sean Douglas, Dublin Rebels

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Dublin Rebels | Irish American Football Team | 2002 Season Roster & Match Reports

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2002 Season Record

Year Regular Season Post-Season International
  P W L T Pct P W L T Chp P W L T
2002 6 1 5 0 .167 0 0 0 0 CT 2 2 0 0

Reference: [2][3][4]

2002 IAFL League Table

  P W L T PF PA Pct
University of Limerick Vikings 6 5 1 0 72 64 10
Carrickfergus Knights 6 4 2 0 167 46 8
Dublin Dragons 6 2 4 0 54 95 4
Dublin Rebels 6 1 5 0 40 128 2

Reference: [3]

2002 Results

Week Date H/A Opposition W/L Score
      IAFL Division 1    
1 17.03.02 H Dublin Dragons L 0-6
4 14.04.02 A University of Limerick Vikings L 6-12
6 28.04.02 H University of Limerick Vikings L 8-22
7 05.05.02 A Carrickfergus Knights L 6-36
10   A Carrickfergus Knights L 6-46
12 09.06.02 H Dublin Dragons W 12-6
      Charleroi Trophy    
SF 29.06.02 N Forbach Taupes (Fra) W 26-8
F 30.06.02 A Charleroi Cougars (Bel) W 22-0

Reference: [3][4]

Week 1, 17 March 2002

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Dublin Dragons 6 0 0 0 6
Dublin Rebels 0 0 0 0 0
Scorers Score
1st Quarter  
DRA – O’Reilly 60 yd Pass from Olwill 6-0

Reference: [5]

Week 4, 14 April 2002

At Univeristy of Limerick Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Dublin Rebels         6
University of Limerick Vikings         12
Scorers Score
ULV – Dutter Run  
ULV – Dutter Run  
REB – Faichney 31yd Pass from Blood  

Reference: [6]

Week 6, 28 April 2004

At Dublin Rebels Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
University of Limerick Vikings 14 0 0 8 22
Dublin Rebels 0 0 8 0 8
Scorers Score
1st Quarter  
ULV – Coker Fumble Recovery 6-0
ULV – Galt 24yd Pass from Dutter, Conneely 2xpt 14-0
3rd Quarter  
ULV – Conneely 13yd Run, Conneely 2xpt 22-0
4th Quarter  
REB – Naylor 1yd Run, Naylor 2xpt 22-8

Referennce: [5]
[6]

Week 7, 5 May 2002

At Woodburn RFC, Carrickfergus Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Dublin Rebels 0 0 6 0 6
Carrickfergus Knights 8 14 8 6 36
Scorers Score
1st Quarter  
CAR – Watt 6yd Run, C.McDowell 2xpt 0-8
2nd Quarter  
CAR – McIlroy 40 yd Pass from S McDowell, C. McDowell 2xpt 0-16
CAR – McIlroy 1yd Pass from S. McDowell 0-22
3rd Quarter  
REB – Dennehy 1yd Run, 2xpt good 8-22
CAR – S. McDowell 1yd Run, Watt 2xpt 8-30
4t h Quarter  
CAR – Shaw Run 8-36

Reference: [6]

Week 10

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Dublin Rebels         6
Carrickfergus Knights         46
Scorers Score
CAR – Watt Run  
CAR – Watt Run  
CAR – Watt Run  
CAR – Watt Run  
CAR – Dimple Pass from S. McDowell  
CAR – C. McDowell Pass from S. McDowell  
CAR – McIlroy 2xpt  
CAR – McKillop 2xpt  

Week 12, 9 June 2002

At Civil Service Grounds, Islandbridge, D8 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Dublin Dragons 0 6 0 0 6
Dublin Rebels 0 6 0 6 12
Scorers Score
2nd Quarter  
DRA – Zinnecker, 20yd Int Return 6-0
REB – Slater, 24yd Int Return 6-6
4th Quarter  
REB – Lawson, 54yd Int Return 6-12

Reference: [2]

Scorers

Player Position TD TD Pass TD Rec TD Run TD Misc 2XP Total
Brian Dennehy WR/RB 6 0 4 2 0 4 44
Marcus Naylor RB 1 0 0 1 0 1 8
Faichney WR 1 0 1 0 0 0 6
Blood QB 1 1 0 0 0 0 6
Slater   1 0 0 0 1 0 6
Lawson   1 0 0 0 1 0 6

Compiled from: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Reference

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Sources

[1] Anon. (2002) Sports Round-Up: American Football The Irish Times – Monday, May 13, 2002 – Page 30. [Internet] Available from: https://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/2002/0513/Pg030.html#Ar03000

[2] Anon. (2002) Sports Round-Up: American Football The Irish Times – Monday, June 10, 2002 – Page 35. [Internet] Available from: https://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/2002/0610/Pg035.html#Ar03501

Websites

[3] Britball Now (2002) 2002 Irish News [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/match-reports-and-archived/archived-news/2002-irish-news.html [Accessed 20 March 2018]

[6] Irish American Football Association (2002) 2002 IAFL Standings/Schedule [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/iafl-standings/2002-iafl-standingsschedule/ [Accessed 24 March 2014]

Internet Archive

[4] Irish American Football Scene – Wayback Machine (2002) Vikings 12 at Knights 6 [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20020604080912/http://www.iafs.co.uk:80/index.php?page=02vikingsatknights.php [Accessed 12 October 2018]

[5] Dublin Dragons – Wayback Machine (2002) News [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20021008135754/http://www.geocities.com/dublindragons_usafootballnews.htm/ [Accessed 11 October 2018]

[6] University of Limerick Vikings – Wayback Machine (2002) News [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20020806223911/http://www.ulvikings.com:80/ [Accessed 13 October 2017]

[7] Irish American Football Association (2002) June 29th/30th – DUBLIN REBELS WIN CHARLEROI TROPHY TOURNAMENT: [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20021210031040/http://www.irish-american-football.org/news%20stories/29jun02.htm [Accessed 8 October 2017]

Images

[8] Irish American Football Association (2018) Dublin Rebels Team Logo [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Team-Logo-Dublin-Rebels-2.png [Accessed 22 July 2018]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Sean Douglas, Dublin Rebels

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Last Updated: 2 July 2019

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Dublin Dragons Irish American Football Team | 2003 Season Roster & Match Reports

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Final IAFL Division 1 2003 Table

 PWLTPFPAPts
*Carrickfergus Knights65101702610
*Dublin Rebels65101853910
*Cork Admirals6150681822
Dublin Dragons6150362122

[3][4]

Carrickfergus Knights, as regular season champions, received a bye into the Shamrock Bowl, while the Dublin Rebels (also 5-1) and Cork Admirals (1-5) were to meet in the Semi-Final Playoff. Dublin Dragons (also 1-5) failed to make the Playoffs due to forfeiting their game with Cork. [3]

Results

WeekDateH/AOppositionW/LScore
306.04.03HCork AdmiralsW28-14
420.04.03ADublin RebelsL0-34
604.05.03HCarrickfergus KnightsL0-51
1008.06.03ACarrickfergus KnightsL0-30 #
1115.06.03HDublin RebelsL0-41
1306.07.03ACork AdmiralsL8-42

[4]

Week 3, 6 April 2003

Dublin Dragons 28 Cork Admirals 14 – Dublin Dragons won 28-14 in Week 3 against newcomers to 11-a-side Football, Cork Admirals. Ulli Zinnecker opened the scoring in the second quarter for the Dublin team, and added a second rushing TD after the Dragons and Admirals had traded TDs through Wheeler and O’Carroll respectively. Cork came within touching distance at the end of the third quarter with O’Callaghan’s 75-yard run, but Zinnecker made it a hat-trick of rushing TDs in the fourth and added the 2-extra-point for a 28-14 Dragons victory. [2]

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Cork Admirals0014014
Dublin Dragons0614828
ScorersScore
1st Quarter 
No Scoring 
2nd Quarter 
DRA – U Zinnecker 14yd Run0-6
3rd Quarter 
DRA – D Wheeler 4yd Run0-12
COR – A O’Carroll 28yd Fumble Return, A O’Callaghan 2xpt8-12
DRA – U Zinnecker 15yd Run, E Black 2xpt8-20
COR – A O’Callaghan 75yd Run14-20
4th Quarter 
DRA – U Zinnecker 8yd Run, U Zinnecker 2xpt14-28

Reference: [2]

Week 4, 20 April 2003

Dublin Rebels 34 Dublin Dragons 0 – Played at Greystones RFC, Co. Wicklow – The Rebels scored an easy 34-0 win over the Dragons in week 4, Brian Dennehy scoring a hat-trick of rushing TDs. Simon Mackey returned an interception for 6 and Fearghal O’Donnchu caught a TD pass from Andy Dennehy in a comprehensive victory. [2]

At Greystones RFC, Co. WicklowQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Dublin Dragons00000
Dublin Rebels14002034
ScorersScore
1st Quarter 
REB – Brian Dennehy 5yd Run, Brian Dennehy 2xpt0-8
REB – Simon Mackey 20yd Int Return0-14
2nd Quarter 
No Scoring0-14
3rd Quarter 
No Scoring0-14
4t Quarter 
REB – Brian Dennehy 23yd Run0-20
REB – Feargal O’Donnchu 5yd Pass from Andy Dennehy0-26
REB – Brian Dennehy 21yd Run, Brian Dennehy 2xpt0-34

Reference: [2]
[5]

Week 6, 4 May 2003

Dublin Dragons 0 Carrickfergus Knights 51 – Played at Lucan Community College, Co. South Dublin – The Dragons had no luck in Week 6 either, going down 51-0 to defending Champions Carrickfergus Knights. Six different players got touchdowns for the Knights, including Andy dirragh’s Interception Return and two each from Running Back Pete Watt and Wide Receiver Ian McIlroy as the Knights emerged early favourites for the title. [2]

At Lucan Community CollegeQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Carrickfergus Knights61872051
Dublin Dragons00000
ScorersScore
1st Quarter 
CAR – Paul McKillop 10yd Run6-0
2nd Quarter 
CAR – Gary Donnelly 6yd Pass from Stephen McDowell12-0
CAR – Pete Watt 2yd Run18-0
CAR – Ian McIlroy 29yd Pass from Stephen McDowell24-0
3rd Quarter 
CAR – Willian Cully 12yd Run, Stephen McDowell 1xpt31-0
4th Quarter 
CAR – Ian McIlroy 19yd Pass from Stephen McDowell, Stephen McDowell 1xpt38-0
CAR – Andy Dirragh 47yd Int Return44-0
CAR – Pete Watt 2yd Run, Stephen McDowell 1xpt51-0

Reference: [2]
[5]

Week 10, 8 June 2003

Carrickfergus Knights 30 Dublin Dragons 0 – Carrickfergus received a walkover in Week 10 from the  Dragons

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Dublin Dragons00000
Carrickfergus Knights    30
ScorersScore
Dublin Dragons forfeited the game0-30

Week 11, 15 June 2003

Dublin Dragons 0 Dublin Rebels 41 – At Lucan Community College, Co. Dublin – The Rebels beat the Dragons 41-0 in Week 11. Brian Dennehy got a hat-trick of rushing TDs in the first quarter and Conor Ryan caught a TD Pass from Andy Dennehy to leave the Rebels 28-0 up at half time. Mark Kelly and Fearghal O’Donnchu added two more rushing TDs as the Rebels ground game ran all over the Dragons. [2]

At Lucan Community College, Co. DublinQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Dublin Rebels14147641
Dublin Dragons00000
ScorersScore
1st Quarter 
REB – Brian Dennehy 2yd Run, Brian Dennehy 2xpt8-0
REB – Brian Dennehy 70yd Run14-0
2nd Quarter 
REB – Brian Dennehy Run20-0
REB – Connor Ryan 31yd Pass from Andy Dennehy28-0
3rd Quarter 
REB – Mark Kelly 11yd Run, Simon Mackey 1xpt35-0
4th Quarter 
REB – Fergal O’Donnchu Run41-0

Reference: [2]
[5]

Week 13, 6 July 2003

Cork Admirals 42 Dublin Dragons 8 – Played at Pfizer Sports Club, Cork –  Cork Admirals won an 8-a-side game in Week 13, 42-6, against a 10-man Dublin Dragons, which counted as a forfeit for the Dragons, ending their playoff hopes. QB Lomansey scored on two Passes from Kenny, while Kid, Kenny and O’Callaghan each scored rushing TDs for Cork. The defense got in on the act aswell, with O’Sullivan’s 71-yard Fumble Return. The Dragons battled gamely with just the 10 men, and scored early in the fourth quarter, Olwill connecting with Walsh for the TD, but it was not enough, and they were then out of the Playoffs. [2][5]

At Pfizer Sports Club, Ringaskiddy, CorkQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Dublin Dragons00088
Cork Admirals88121442
ScorersScore
1st Quarter 
COR – Lomansey 12yd Pass from Kenny (O’Connell 2xpt)0-8
2nd Quarter 
COR – Kidd 1yd Run (O’Callaghan 2xpt)0-16
3rd Quarter 
COR – Kenny 16yd Run 0-22
COR – O’Callaghan 15yd Run0-28
4th Quarter 
DRA – Walsh 13yd Pass from Olwill (Durrad 2xpt)8-28
COR – Lomansey 11yd Pass from Kenny8-34
COR – O’Sullivan 71yd Fumble Return (O’Callaghan 2xpt)8-42
The Dragons played an 8-man forfeit game due to only 10 players travelling to Cork 

Reference: [2]
[5]

Roster 2003

No.PlayerPositionTD2XPPts
 John DurradStrong Safety / Quarterback / Safety012
 Al BurkeLinebacker / Defensive End / Center   
 Ulli ZinneckerInside Linebacker / Fullback / Center4024
 Paul SingletonOffensive Line / Defensive Line   
 Steven WalshDefensive End / Offensive Line106
 Paul O’TooleOffensive Line   
 Robert HobanOffensive Line   
 Neil “Boggle” HollandDefensive Line / Offensive Line   
 D Wheeler 106
 E Black 012

References: [1]

References

__________________________________________________________

Websites

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

Internet Archive

[14] Dublin Dragons (2003) Roster 1 [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20030718135227/http://www.dublindragons.com:80/roster1.htm [Accessed 29 November 2018]

Images

Irish American Football Association (2018) Dublin Dragons – Logo [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/iafl/dragons.jpg [Accessed 16 November 2018]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Joe Grey, Dublin Dragons

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Dublin Dragons Irish American Football Team | 2002 Season Roster & Match Reports

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Report

The season started brightly for the Dragons with a 12-6 win over defending champions, Dublin Rebels, with Gavinn O’Reilly catching the games only Touchdown from QB Rob Olwill. They lost their next match to UL Vikings by a single Touchdown, Vinny O’Connell’s 3-yard run sandwiched between two Vikings TDs. In week 5, the Dragons again scored a single Touchdown, this time Ulli Zinnecker scoring, but for the second week in a row the Dragons lost as the Knights scored three TDs in reply.

The UL Vikings forfeited the return fixture due to players focusing on exams, and the long layoff before playing Carrickfergus again in Week 11 undoubtedly affected them as the steamroller that was the Carrickfergus Offense was picking up steam late in the season and put up 53 points without reply against the rusty Dragons. Week 12 was the Final Week for the Dragons and they lost 12-6 to Dublin rivals the Rebels in a game decided by the odd Interception Return in three.

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2002

IAFL Division 1 2002

 PWLTPFPAPts
*University of Limerick Vikings6510726410
*Carrickfergus Knights6420167468
Dublin Dragons624054954
Dublin Rebels6150401282

Reference: [7][9]

Results

WeekDateH/AOppositionW/LScore
117.03.02ADublin RebelsW6-0
307.04.02AUL VikingsL6-12
521.04.02ACarrickfergus KnightsL6-18
919.05.02HUL VikingsW30-0 #
1102.06.02ACarrickfergus KnightsL0-53
1209.06.02ADublin RebelsL6-12

[4]

Regular Season

Week 1, 17 March 2002

Dublin Rebels 0 Dublin Dragons 6 – The first Touchdown in the 2002 IAFL was caught by Gavin O’Reilly of the Dublin Dragons from Rob Olwill to give the Dragons a shock win over the defending Champions Dublin Rebels.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Dublin Dragons60006
Dublin Rebels00000
ScorersScore
1st Quarter 
DRA – Gavin O’Reilly 60 yd Pass from Rob Olwill6-0

Reference: [5]

Week 3, 7 April 2002

UL Vikings 12 Dublin Dragons 6 – Conneely was again on the scorers list in Week 3, scoring the winning TD Run, as the Vikings won for the second week in a row.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Dublin Dragons00606
University of Limerick Vikings600612
ScorersScore
1st Quarter 
ULV – Andy Cokers 30yd Int Return0-6
3rd Quarter 
DRA – Vinny O’Connell 3yd Run6-6
4th Quarter 
ULV – Tommy Conneely 12yd Run6-12

Reference: [5]
[8][10]

Week 5, 21 April 2002

Carrickfergus Knights 18 Dublin Dragons 6 – At Woodburn RFC, Carrickfergus -Carrickfergus Knights got started in week 5, winning 18-6 over the Dragons, scoring with an Ian McIlroy Pass from Stephen McDowell, Run from Pete Watt and Interception Return from Harris in a total team performance.

At Woodburn RFC, CarrickfergusQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Dublin Dragons06006
Carrickfergus Knights666018
ScorersScore
1st Quarter 
CAR – Mark Harris, Fumble Return0-6
2nd Quarter 
CAR – Pete Watt 6yd Run0-12
DRA – Ulli Zinnecker 4yd Run6-12
3rd Quarter 
CAR – Ian McIlroy 37yd Pass from Stephen McDowell6-18

Reference: [5]
[12]

Week 9, 19 May 2002

Dublin Dragons 30 UL Vikings 0 –
Forfeited by University of Limerick Vikings due to players focussing on exams.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
University of Limerick Vikings––––0
Dublin Dragons––––30
ScorersScore
Forfeited by University of Limerick Vikings0-30

Week 11, 2 June 2002

Carrickfergus Knights 53 Dublin Dragons 0 – Carrickfergus again showed why they were noew the team to be reckoned with as they thrashed the Dublin Dragons 53-0 in Week 11. Clint McDowell scored on two Runs, McIlroy ran in two TDs and caught another, while McKillop, Robinson and Dimple also got on the scoresheet.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Dublin Dragons00000
Carrickfergus Knights201401953
ScorersScore
1st Quarter 
CAR – Clint McDowell 41yd Run0-6
CAR – McKillop 28yd Pass from Stephen McDowell0-12
CAR – Dimple 13yd Run, Clint McDowell 2xpt0-20
2nd Quarter 
CAR – Clint McDowell 45yd Run0-26
CAR – Safety – Punt snapped out of endzone0-28
CAR – Ian McIlroy 34yd Run0-34
4th Quarter 
CAR – Ian McIlroy 15yd Run0-40
CAR – Ian McIlroy 21yd Pass from Stephen McDowell, Stephen McDowell xpt kick0-47
CAR – Scott Robinson 27yd Int Return0-53

Reference: [6]
[16]

Week 12, 9 June 2002

Dublin Rebels 12 Dublin Dragons 6 – – In Week 12, the Rebels finally won, 12-6 over the Dragons, in a game decided by the odd interception return for a TD in three.

At Civil Service Grounds, Islandbridge, D8Q1Q2Q3Q4Total
Dublin Dragons06006
Dublin Rebels060612
ScorersScore
2nd Quarter 
DRA – Ulli Zinnecker, 20yd Int Return6-0
REB – Mark Slater, 24yd Int Return6-6
4th Quarter 
REB – Travis Lawson, 54yd Int Return6-12

Reference: [2]
[14]

Roster 2002

No.PlayerPositionTD2XPPts
10Mark LawlessCornerback / Wide Receiver000
13Rob OlwillQuarterback000
26Eric BlackStrong Safety / Wide Receiver000
27John DurradQuarterback / Strong Safety000
30Dave WheelerTailback / Kick Return000
33Vinny O’ConnellFullback / Kick Return106
35Andrew DevineCornerback000
38Steve ArchibaldCornerback000
42Gavin BreadonFullback / Outside Linebacker000
47Mike GustafsonFullback000
47Al BurkeInside Linebacker000
51Ulli ZinneckerInside Linebacker2012
56Lez ConnellyOutside Linebacker000
62Nicholas McCabeOffensive Lineman / Defensive Lineman000
64MartinOffensive Lineman / Defensive Lineman000
68ChrisOffensive Lineman / Defensive Lineman000
69Neil HollandNose Tackle000
76Alan RutherfordWide Receiver000
78Eoin WalshDefensive Lineman000
81Mark CampbellWide Receiver000
82Gavin O’ReillyQuarterback / Wide Receiver106
86Kevin CoddWide Receiver000
88PJ DalyTight End / Defensive End000
#Dave FarrellWide Receiver000
#Kenneth TracyTight End / Defensive End000

Referebnce:[4]

Reference

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Sources

[2] Anon. (2002) Sports Round-Up: American Football The Irish Times – Monday, June 10, 2002 – Page 35. [Internet] Available from: https://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/2002/0610/Pg035.html#Ar03501

Websites

[3] Britball Now (2002) 2002 Irish News [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/match-reports-and-archived/archived-news/2002-irish-news.html [Accessed 20 March 2018]

[9] Irish American Football Association (2002) 2002 IAFL Standings/Schedule [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/iafl-standings/2002-iafl-standingsschedule/ [Accessed 24 March 2014]

Internet Archive

[4] Dublin Dragons – Wayback Machine (2002) Roster [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20021211152312/http://www.geocities.com:80/dublindragons_usafootball/roster.htm [Accessed 11 October 2018]

[5] Dublin Dragons – Wayback Machine (2002) News [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20021008135754/http://www.geocities.com/dublindragons_usafootballnews.htm/ [Accessed 11 October 2018]

[6] Irish American Football Scene – Wayback Machine (2002) Knights Slay Dragons [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20021215080618/http://www.iafs.co.uk/index.php?page=02dragonsatknights.php [Accessed 12 October 2018]

[8] University of Limerick Vikings – Wayback Machine (2002) News [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20020806223911/http://www.ulvikings.com/ [Accessed 13 October 2017]

[10] Irish American Football Scene – Wayback Machine (2002) Vikings March on [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20020601093723/http://www.iafs.co.uk:index.php?page=02dragonsatvikings.php [Accessed 12 October 2018]

[12] Irish American Football Scene – Wayback Machine (2002) Knights Strike Back [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/200200601093737/http://www.iafs.co.uk/index.php?page=02knightsatdragons.php [Accessed 12 October 2018]

[14] Irish American Football Scene – Wayback Machine (2002) Rebels Actually Win a Game [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20021016142029/http://www.iafs.co.uk/index.php?page=02dragonsatrebels.php [Accessed 12 October 2018]

[16] Irish American Football Scene – Wayback Machine (2002) Shamrock Bowl XVI: Knights Wipe Out Vikings [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20021015080618/http://www.iafs.co.uk/index.php?page=02dragonsatknights.php [Accessed 12 October 2018]

Images

Irish American Football Association (2018) Dublin Dragons – Logo [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/iafl/dragons.jpg [Accessed 16 November 2018]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Joe Grey, Dublin Dragons

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Antrim Bulldogs | Irish American Football Team | 1992 Season Results & Match Reports

1992 Season Results

Week Date H/A Opposition W/L Score
1 1992 H Dublin Celts W 6-0
2 1992 H Lee Valley Steelers W 60-0
6 1992 H Drogheda Vikings W 50-0
10 23.08.92 A Dublin Tornadoes L 0-8
12 06.09.92 H Belfast Spartans W 11-8
?? A Craigavon Cowboys W

[5][6][7][8][9][10]

1992 Match Reports

Week 1: 23 June 1992 – Antrim Bulldogs 6 Dublin Celts 0

– The Dublin Celts lost to Irish opposition for the first time in five years as they were shocked by the Antrim Bulldogs, who were now installed as favourites to win the Shamrock Bowl.[5]

Week 2: 30 June 1992 – Antrim Bulldogs 60 Lee Valley Steelers 0

– Antrim Bulldogs, with a win over the Dublin Celts under their belt, easily beat Lee Valley Steelers from Cork 60-0. Despite lots of possession for Running Back Mark Tataro and Alan Rice & John McNamara, the Steelers couldn’t convert their chances, in what was their first ever game.[6]

Week 6: 27 July 1992 – Antrim Bulldogs 50 Drogheda Vikings 0

– The Drogheda Vikings lost by a large margin in their first ever game as the Bulldogs improved to 3-0.[7]

Week 10: 23 August 1992 – Dublin Tornadoes 6 Antrim Bulldogs 0

– Quarterback Jim Walsh scored the only TD of the match as the Dublin Tornadoes secured home field advantage for the playoffs.[8]

Week 12: 6 September 1992 –Antrim Bulldogs 11 Belfast Spartans 8

– In a “cracking climax” to the regular season the Antrim Bulldogs defeated the Belfast Spartans in a close match.[9]

Playoffs: 13 September 1992 – Dublin Tornadoes 6 Antrim Bulldogs 19

– In a “dour” match, the Antrim defence held strong, with matters made worse for the Tornadoes, when QB Jim Walsh damaged his arm. Billy Beattie opened the scoring from 10 yards for the Bulldogs, and the Tornadoes responded quickly with a Mark Nicholls TD. A missed FG at the end of the first half for the Dubliners meant the teams wre level going in at the break. Antrim scored a second TD against the run of play, when Paul McCullough put the Bulldogs one TD up, and there was “no surprise” in the end when Mark Banks added athird with Garry Graham adding the extra-point.[10]

References

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Sources

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

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

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

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

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

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

Websites

[1] 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]

[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 [1989] [CGL] [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/results-section.html [Accessed 27 February 2017]

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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Craigavon Cowboys | Irish American Football Team | 2017 Season Results & Roster

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IAFL-1 Conference Team 2017

Home Ground: People’s Park, Portadown, Craigavon

Colours: Blue / Orange / White

Honours 2017: IAFL-1 Conference Division Champons / IAFL-1 Bowl Runners-Up

Record 2017: (P-W-L-T-PF-PA-Pts) RS: 8-7-1-0-207-75-14 / PS: 2-1-1-0-62-60-2

Review: The Craigavon Cowboys won the IAFL-1 Conference League Title but fell short in the IAFL-1 Bowl 18-23 to the Louth Mavericks to end the season on a disappointing note.

They won their first 6 games, often by comfortable scores, twice beating West Dublin Rhinos, and getting four wins against Leinster teams – Wexford Eagles (twice), Westmeath Minotaurs and Louth Mavericks.

Their unbeaten record, however, was lost in their 7th match, when they went down at home to Ulster rivals Donegal Derry Vipers. They gained revenge the following week in Derry, and then won the Semi-Final against Wexford Eagles in a shootout, 44-37, but were unable to repeat their regular season victory over the Louth Mavericks in the Bowl, losing 18-23.

 

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2017

IAFL-1 Conference 2017 Final Table

 

 PWLTPFPAPts
*Craigavon Cowboys87102077514
*Donegal Derry Vipers86201469112
*Louth Mavericks853013611710
*Wexford Eagles84401931928
Westmeath Minotaurs83501351566
West Dublin Rhinos83501081326
South Kildare Soldiers8080972590

[2]

Results

 

WeekDateH/AOppositionW/LScore
402.04.17AWestmeath MinotaursW31-6
623.04.17HWexford EaglesW42-21
730.04.17HLouth MavericksW20-7
914.05.17HWest Dublin RhinosW24-0
1128.05.17AWexford EaglesW40-13
1204.06.17AWest Dublin RhinosW18-7
1602.07.17HDonegal Derry VipersL20-21
1816.07.17ADonegal Derry VipersW12-0
SF23.07.17HWexford EaglesW44-37
1B20.08.17NLouth MavericksL18-23

Reference: [1][2][3][4]

 

Scorers

 

PlayerPositionTD PassTD RecTD Run2XP Pass2XP Rec

2XP Run

Total
Peter LoughranQB / LB7612342168
Josh MarchbanksQB100370092
Ben FallonWR04004032
Shayne MoneLB01300126
Jo BuchananLB01200018
Andy HerronRB00210116
Gavin McConnellDB02001014
Anton NultyWR02001014
Ryan WhitesideWR0100108

Reference: [5]

Roster 2017

 

CoachPosition
Greg LoughranHead Coach
Josh MarchbanksOffensive Co-Ordinator
Jo BuchananDefensive Co-Ordinator
Niall QuinnSpecial Teams Co-Ordinator
Player 
Gareth McShaneLinebacker/ Fullback
Andrew HerronRunning Back
Gavin McConnellDefensive Back
Jonny MageeLineman
Carmine FictolaLineman
Peter LoughranQuarterback / Linebacker
Jakub KowalczykDefensive Back
Tiarnan CuddyRunning Back
Manny BellLineman
Jason DuddyLineman
Lawrence RuddockDefensive Back
James LoughranLineman
Ryan WhitesideWide Receiver
Ben FallonWide Receiver
Paul McCartneyQuarterback
Jonny MartinLineman/Linebacker
Ryan McKennaWide Receiver
Thomas PollockCornerback
Sean ByrneDefensive End
James RolstonSafety
Jo BuchananLinebacker
Anton NultyWide Receiver
Shayne MoneLinebacker
Josh MarchbanksQuarterback
Niall QuinnDefensive Back
Brian ComaskeyLineman
Anthony McCardleLineman

References: [6]

References

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Websites

 

[1] Irish American Football Association (2017) IAFL-1 Conference Standings http://www.americanfootball.ie/american-football/iafl1-conference/ [Accessed 24 July 2017]

[2] Irish American Football Association Facebook Page (2017) Facebook Post July 23 2017 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/iafaireland/posts/1596885733678654 [Accessed 24 July 2017]

[3] IAFA Ireland Facebook Page (2017) Facebook Post August 27 2017 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/iafaireland/posts/1632046600162567 [Accessed 28 August 2017]

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

[5] Craigavon Cowboys (2017) 2017 Scoring Chart [Internet] Available from: https://www.craigavoncowboys.co.uk/2017-scoring-chart.html [Accessed 30 March 2018]

[6] Craigavon Cowboys (2017) 2017 Roster [Internet] Available from: https://www.craigavoncowboys.co.uk/2017roster.html [Accessed 30 March 2018]

 

Sources

Acknowledgements

 

Thanks to .

 

About this document

 

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