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Lurgan Area Raiders | Irish American Football Team 1994-1995

IAFL Senior Team 1994-95

Home Ground:

Colours: Black Jerseys/ Black Pants with Silver Stripe/ Silver Helmet with Black Stripe

History: Founded after the Craigavon Cowboys went on hiatus. The Lurgan Area Raiders adopted the Silver-and-Black image of the NFL’s LA Raiders, as well as making reference to the name. They played two seasons in the mid-nineties, winning 2 of a total of 13 games.

 

Year-by-Year Record

Year Regular Season Post-Season International
  P W L T Pct P W L T Chp P W L T
1994 6 2 4 0 .333 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 0
1995 6 0 6 0 .000 1 0 1 0   0 0 0 0

1994 Results

Week Date H/A Opposition W/L Score
      IAFL    
  05.06.94 A Dublin Tornadoes L 2-24
  18.06.94 H Belfast Spartans W 13-6
  09.07.94 A Belfast Spartans W 20-0
  14.08.94 H Dublin Tornadoes L 7-18
    H Carrickfergus Knights L  
    A Carrickfergus Knights L  

[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

 

1995 Results

Week Date H/A Opposition W/L Score
      Exhibition    
Exh 13.05.95 H East Kilbride Pirates (Sco) L 6-14
      IAFL    
1 21.05.95 H Dublin Lightning L 0-14
3 05.06.95 A Carrickfergus Knights L 8-30
5 18.06.95 A Dublin Lightning L 10-36
8 16.07.95 H Dublin Tornadoes L 0-20
9 23.07.95 A Dublin Tornadoes L  
10 13.08.95 H Carrickfergus Knights L  
SF 10.09.95 A Dublin Tornadoes L 0-60

[8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25]

 

Sources

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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]

[8] East Kilbride Pirates (2010) History [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20100817234751/http://www.piratesfootball.co.uk:80/historypage.htm [Accessed 26 November 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.

 

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Bray Seahawks | Irish American Football Team 1989-1990

IAFL Senior Team

Home Ground: People’s Park, Bray, Co. Wicklow

Colours:

Honours:

Career Record (W-L-T): Total: / Regular Season:

History: Team from Co. Wicklow that played a pre-season match against Dublin Tornadoes in 1989, losing on that occasion. May have played in an 8-on-8 Regional League in the Republic of Ireland, below the full 11-on-11 IAFL, in 1990.

Home Venue Map

Year-by-Year Record

YearRegular SeasonPost-SeasonInternational
LgePWLTPctPWLTChpPWLT

Results 1990

WeekDateH/AOppositionW/LScore
PS89H/ADublin TornadoesL

[4]

References

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Websites

Sources

[1] Anon. (1989) “Bray has its own American football team” Wicklow People. Friday, November 31, 1989.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Simon Williams & Brendan Farrell

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International Federation of American Football Europe | Atlantic Cup IX 2017

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ALSAA, Swords, Co. Fingal.

 

Date Home Team   Away Team  
  Final      
25.11.2017 Dublin Rebels 42 Bucharest Rebels 14

 

Note: French entrant Les Diables Rouges pulled out as their flight was cancelled at short notice

 

Report

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Dublin Rebels Atlantic Cup 2017 Champions[2]

Dublin Rebels Atlantic Cup 2017 Champions

 

The 2017 Atlantic Cup was a single game between the Irish Champions, Dublin Rebels, and the Romanian Champions, Bucharest Rebels.The French entrant, Les Diables Rouges, pulled out at the last minute as their flight was cancelled and long-standing Atlantic Cup contenders Netherlands and Belgium decided to take the step up to EFL Cup level.[2]

Final

Andy Dennehy threw three touchdowns as the Dublin Rebels had a comfortable win over their Romanian namesakes. Back-up Quarterback Jack Fagan also threw a touchdown pass as the Romanians posted two touchdowns themselves in the first ever European Final involving a Romanian team. Receiver James Kalis scored two of the touchdowns for the Rebels, and Ciaran Fitzpatrick and Peter Keely also caught passes in the end-zone as the Dublin team ran out 42-14 winners.[2]

As well as the four passing touchdowns, there also rushing touchdowns by Wello Omorodian and Pete McMahon for the Dublin Rebels.[2]

 

Scoring

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Dublin Rebels Touchdowns
REC- James Kalis (2)
REC- Ciaran Fitzpatrick
REC- Peter Keely
RUSH- Wello Omorodian
RUSH- Pete McMahon
PASS- Andy Dennehy
PAS- Jack Fagan

[2]

 

References

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Websites

 

[1] American Football International (2014) IFAF Europe Logo [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootballinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/IFAF.Europe.Logo_.2.png [Accessed 30 August 2017]

[2] Irish American Football Association (2017) Battle of the Rebels – Dublin Rebels win 2017 Atlantic Cup [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/battle-rebels-dublin-rebels-win-2017-atlantic-cup/ [Accessed 1 February 2018]

 

Acknowledgements

 

Thanks to Sean Douglas, Dublin Rebels

 

About this document

 

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Eirball | Irish American Football Archive

Last Updated: 15 May 2019

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International Federation of American Football Europe | Atlantic Cup VIII 2016

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Luxembourg

 

Date Home Team   Away Team  
  Semi-Finals      
  Brussels Black Angels (B) 13 Belfast Trojans (IRL) 12
  Groningen Giants (N) 22 Luxembourg Steelers (LUX) 0
  3rd Place Playoff      
  Belfast Trojans (IRL) 39 Luxembourg Steelers (LUX) 6
  Final      
  Brussels Black Angels (B) 47 Groningen Giants (N) 0

 

Websites

 

[1] American Football International (2014) IFAF Europe Logo [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootballinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/IFAF.Europe.Logo_.2.png [Accessed 30 August 2017]

 

Social Media

 

[2] Irish American Football association Facebook Page (2016) Post [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/iafaireland/posts/1267759613257936:0

[3] Irish American Football association Facebook Page (2016) Post [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/iafaireland/posts/1269187599781804

[4] Irish American Football association Facebook Page (2016) Post [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/iafaireland/posts/1269517986415432

[5] Irish American Football association Facebook Page (2016) Post [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/iafaireland/posts/1270065093027388

[6] Irish American Football association Facebook Page (2016) Post [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/iafaireland/posts/1270195496347681

 

Acknowledgements

 

Thanks to Sean Douglas, Dublin Rebels

 

About this document

 

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Eirball | Irish American Football Archive

Last Updated: 15 May 2019

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German Football League International | Atlantic Cup VII 2015

Groningen, Netherlands,

 

Date Home Team   Away Team  
  Semi-Finals      
  Belfast Trojans (IRL) 27 Gent Gators (B) 14
  Groningen Giants (N) 35 Luxembourg Steelers (LUX) 6
  3rd Place Playoff      
  Gent Gators (N) 26 Luxembourg Steelers (LUX) 12
  Final      
  Belfast Trojans (IRL) 26 Groningen Giants (N) 7

[2]

 

Websites

 

[2] Irish American Football Association (2015) GFLI Atlantic Cup – Belfast Trojans win European Title [Internet] Available from: www.americanfootball.ie/gfli-atlantic-cup-belfast-trojans-win-european-title/ [Accessed 27 July 2016]

 

Acknowledgements

 

Thanks to Sean Douglas, Dublin Rebels

 

About this document

 

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Eirball | Irish American Football Archive

Last Updated: 26 March 2019

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European Federation of American Football | Atlantic Cup VI 2014

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Results

 

Date Home Team Score Away Team Score
  Semi-Finals      
06.09.2014 Brussels Tigers (Bel) 24 Dublin Rebels (Irl) 14
06.09.2014 Hilversum Hurricanes (Ned) 16 Villeneuve d’Ascq Vikings (Fra) 13
  3rd Place      
07.09.2014 Dublin Rebels (Irl) 20 Villeneuve d’Ascq Vikings (Fra) 7
  Final      
07.09.2014 Brussels Tigers (Bel) 9 Hilversum Hurricanes (Ned) 7

[2]

 

Websites

 

[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]

[2] Irish American Football Association (2014) Brussels Tigers win EFAF Atlantic Cup [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/brussels-tigers-win-efaf-atlantic-cup/ [Accessed 27 July 2016]

 

Acknowledgements

 

Thanks to Sean Douglas, Dublin Rebels

 

About this document

 

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IEirball | Irish American Football Archive

Last Updated: 6 May 2019

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European Federation of American Football | Atlantic Cup V 2013

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Tallaght Stadium, Tallaght (Ireland) – 29-30 June 2013

 

Date Home Team   Away Team  
  Semi-Finals      
29.06.2013 Belfast Trojans (Irl) 30 Amersfoort Untouchables (Ned) 6
29.06.2013 Trinity College Dublin (Irl) 12 Brussels Tigers (Bel) 10
  3rd Place      
30.06.2013 Brussels Tigers (Bel) 7 Amersfoort Untouchables (Ned) 0
  Final      
30.06.2013 Belfast Trojans (Irl) 26 Trinity College Dublin (Irl) 0

[2]

 

Websites

 

[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]

[2] Irish American Football Association (2013) Belfast Trojans win Atlantic Cup at Tallaght Stadium [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/belfast-trojans-win-atlantic-cup-at-tallaght-stadium/ [Accessed 30 August 2017]

 

Acknowledgements

 

Thanks to Sean Douglas, Dublin Rebels

 

About this document

 

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Eirball | Irish American Football Archive

Last Updated: 15 May 2019

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European Federation of American Football | Atlantic Cup IV 2012

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Results

 

Date Home Team   Away Team  
  Semi-Finals      
23.06.2012 Brussels Tigers (Bel) 30 Luxembourg Steelers of Dudelange (Lux) 0
23.06.2012 Lelystad Commanders (Ned) 65 Dublin Rebels (Irl) 20
  3rd Place      
24.06.2012 Luxembourg Steelers of Dudelange (Lux) 0 Dublin Rebels (Irl) 44
  Final      
24.06.2012 Lelystad Commanders (Ned) 12 Brussels Tigers (Bel) 0

 

Websites

 

[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]

[2] European Federation of American Football (2012) Results Atlantic Cup 2012 [Internet] Available from: http://www.efaf.info/text.php?Inhalt=spielplan&Liga=AC&Archiv=2012 [Accessed 27 July 2016]

 

Acknowledgements

 

Thanks to Sean Douglas, Dublin Rebels

 

About this document

 

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Eirball | Irish American Football Archive

Last Updated: 15 May 2019

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European Federation of American Football | Atlantic Cup III 2011

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Results

Date Home Team   Away Team  
  Semi-Finals      
25.06.2011 West-Vlaanderen Tribes (Bel) 12 Brussels Tigers (Bel) 6
25.06.2011 Luxembourg Dragons of Dudelange (Lux) 0 Lelystad Commanders (Ned) 44
  3rd Place      
26.06.2011 Luxembourg Dragons of Dudelange (Lux) 14 Brussels Tigers (Bel) 30
  Final
      
26.06.2011 Lelystad Commanders (Ned) 47 West-Vlaanderen Tribes (Bel)) 2

[2]

Websites

[2] European Federation of American Football (2011) Results Atlantic Cup 2011 [Internet] Available from: http://www.efaf.info/text.php?Inhalt=spielplan&Liga=AC&Archiv=2011 [Accessed 27 July 2016]

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, Dublin Rebels

 

About this document

 

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Eirball | Irish American Football Archive

Last Updated: 15 May 2019

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European Federation of American Football | Atlantic Cup II 2010

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Results

 

Date Home Team   Away Team  
  Semi-Finals      
26.06.2010 UL Vikings (Irl) 58 Dudelange Dragons (Lux) 14
26.06.2010 Brussels Bulls (Bel) 0 Lelystad Commanders (Ned) 48
  3rd Place      
27.06.2010 Brussels Bulls (Bel) 21 Dudelange Dragons (Lux) 6
  Final      
27.06.2010 UL Vikings (Irl) 19 Lelystad Commanders (Ned) 18

[2]

 

Websites

 

[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]

[2] European Federation of American Football (2010) Results Atlantic Cup 2010 [Internet] Available from: http://www.efaf.info/text.php?Inhalt=spielplan&Liga=AC&Archiv=2010 [Accessed 27 July 2016]

 

Acknowledgements

 

Thanks to Sean Douglas, Dublin Rebels

 

About this document

 

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish American Football Archive

Last Updated: 15 May 2019

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