Category: Gridiron Football

Irish American Football League Shamrock Bowl Conference 2013

Irish American Football Association Logo 2013-2018

League Table

 PWLTPFPAPts
IAFL North       
*Belfast Trojans8800  16
*Dublin Rebels8530  10
*Carrickfergus Knights8341  7
West Dublin Rhinos8260  4
Craigavon Cowboys8161  3
IAFL South       
*UL Vikings7520  10
*Trinity College Dublin7520  10
University College Dublin7340  6
Cork Admirals5050  0
Irish American Football League Shamrock Bowl Conference Standings 2013

[2]

Playoff Results

DateHome Team Away Team 
 Shamrock Bowl XXVII  Tallaght Stadium 
20.07.13Belfast Trojans48Dublin Rebels18
Irish American Football League Shamrock Bowl Conference Playoff Results 2013

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Regular Season Results

DateHome Team Away Team 
 Week 2   
24.02.13University College Dublin0UL Vikings11
24.02.13Craigavon Cowboys13Belfast Trojans46
24.02.13Dublin Rebels22West Dublin Rebels0
 Week 3   
03.03.13West Dublin Rhinos0Carrickfergus Knights2
03.03.13UL Vikings20Trinity College Dublin0
 Week 4   
10.03.13Carrickfergus Knights20Craigavon Cowboys0
 Week 6   
07.04.13University College Dublin34Cork Admirals6
07.04.13Craigavon Cowboys23West Dublin Rhinos0
07.04.13Dublin Rebels20Carrickfergus Knights6
07.04.13UL Vikings13Trinity College Dublin12
 Week 7   
14.04.13West Dublin Rhinos7Dublin Rebels6
14.04.13Belfast Trojans52Craigavon Cowboys7
14.04.13Trinity College Dublin21University College Dublin0
 Week 8   
21.04.13Cork Admirals0 #University College Dublin30
21.04.13Belfast Trojans41Carrickfergus Knights6
21.04.13Trinity College Dublin22UL Vikings10
 Week 9   
28.04.13Carrickfergus Knights14West Dublin Rhinos7
28.04.13Cork Admirals0 #UL Vikings30
28.04.13Craigavon Cowboys6Dublin Rebels62
 Week 11   
12.05.13West Dublin Rhinos7Craigavon Cowboys0
12.05.13Belfast Trojans35Dublin Rebels0
12.05.13Trinity College Dublin30Cork Admirals0 #
 Week 12   
19.05.13University College Dublin26Trinity College Dublin0
19.05.13Carrickfergus Knights0Belfast Trojans21
 Week 13   
26.05.13University College Dublin0 #UL Vikings30
26.05.13Dublin Rebels32Craigavon Cowboys7
 Week 14   
02.06.13Cork Admirals0 #Trinity College Dublin30
02.06.13West Dublin Rhinos6Belfast Trojans38
02.06.13Craigavon Cowboys18Carrickfergus Knights18
 Week 15   
09.06.13Carrickfergus Knights7Dublun Rebels24
09.06.13Belfast Trojans31West Dublin Rhinos0
09.06.13UL Vikings42University College Dublin12
Irish American Football League Shamrock Bowl Conference Regular Season Results 2013

[2]

Note: 2 Pts win, 1 Pt Tie, 0 Pts Loss. *Qualify for Playoffs

Report

Belfast Trojans beat Dublin Rebels 48-18 in Shamrock Bowl XXVII in Tallaght Stadium.

Shamrock Bowl XXVII Logo [Ref: 4]

Home Venues

TeamHome Venue
Belfast TrojansShorts S&R Club
Carrickfergus KnightsCarrickfergus RFC, Co. Antrim
Cork AdmiralsCork IT, Bishopstown
Craigavon CowboysPeople’s Park, Portadown
Dublin RebelsSportslink, Santry
Trinity College DublinTrinity College Sports Grounds
University College DublinBelfield, Dublin 4, Co. Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown
UL VikingsUL Sports Grounds, Limerick
West Dublin RhinosCastleknock College, Dublin 15
Irish American Football League Shamrock Bowl Conference Home Venues 2013 [Ref: 2]

References

Websites

[2] Irish American Football Association (2013) 2013 Shamrock Bowl Conference Standings / 2013 League Schedule [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/iafl/2007results.htm [Accessed 24 September 2016]

[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]

Images

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

[4] American Football Ireland Facebook (2010) Shamrock Bowl XXVII Logo [Internet] Available from: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/95523788_3215220581845153_1912610642703941632_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_sid=8024bb&_nc_ohc=6l6EMvHkS8wAX97d7cS&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=af21744c99f4d7d6325006f0086520a7&oe=5EE51E2F [Accessed 1 May 2017]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Joe Grey, Dublin Dragons and Sean Douglas, Dublin Rebels.

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Northern Ireland Junior American League 1991

League Table

 PWLTPFPAPct
Ballymena Wolfhounds330079121.000
Main Street Spartans11001801.000
Brownlow Bandits1010018.000
Prospect Pumas30301279.000
Northern Ireland Junior American League Standings 1991 [Ref: Compiled from 1-2; 4]

Playoff Results

DateHome Team Away Team 
 Final Musgrave Park, Belfast 
25.08.1991Belfast Spartans33Ballymena Wofhounds26
Northern Ireland Junior American League Junior Bowl 1991 [Ref: 3; 5]

Regular Season Results

DateHome Team Away Team 
Week 1Musgrave Pk, Belfast
23.06.1991Ballymena Wolfhounds21Prospect Pumas6
23.06.1991Main Street Spartans 18Brownlow Bandits0 #
Week 2
21.07.1991Ballymena Wolfhounds26Prospect Pumas6
Week 3
03.08.1991Ballymena Wolfhounds Main Street Spartans 
Week 4
10.08.1991Prospect Pumas0Ballymena Wolfhounds32
Northern Ireland Junior American League Regular Season Results 1991 [Ref: 1-6]

Report

The Northern Ireland Junior American League was a Coed (Mixed) Two-Touch American Football League for 14-18 year olds in Northern Ireland that was formed in 1988, and became a Junior Kitted League in 1991. Two-Touch is a version of Flag Football that was popular among Junior sides in Ireland and Britain in the late 1980s before Flags were brought in from America. The ball carrier is tackled by placing two hands on him or her. The Kitted League was played under DV8 rules – 8v8 Contact, Tackle American Football

The 1991 NIJAL League was won by the Main Street Spartans (Junior side of the Belfast Spartans) 33-26 in a thriller over Ballymena Wolfhounds, played at Musgrave Park, Belfast. Niall Neeson, the Wolfhounds Quarterback attempted a deep throw in the dying seconds, with the Spartans leading 33-26, but the pass was intercepted, ending the game.

References

Social Media

[1] Ballymena Wolfhounds Facebook Page (2011) Video March 22, 2011: “next video will be wolfhounds v spartans at musgrave park here’s a clip to get us started
“[Fixture/Date @ -0;16]
[Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/197431286956389/videos/196681000352614/ [Accessed 13 November 2018]

[2] Ballymena Wolfhounds Facebook Page (2011) Video March 31, 2011:”part 4″ [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/197431286956389/videos/198665083487539/https://www.facebook.com/197431286956389/videos/198665083487539/ [Accessed 13 November 2018]

[3] Ballymena Wolfhounds Facebook Page (2011) Video: [Finals Score BW 26 SP 33 @ -0:05 [Internet] Available from: [Accessed 13 November 2018]

Newspapers

[4] Anon. (1991) “Abandoned” Belfast Telegraph. Monday, June 24, 1991. pg. 27 [Internet] Available online at the Irish Newspaper Archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

[5] Anon. (1991) “Buldogs tied up”Belfast Telegraph. Monday, August 12, 1991. pg. 18 [Internet] Available online at the Irish Newspaper Archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

[6] Anon. (1991) “Spartans win Junior crown after thriller” Belfast Telegraph. Monday, August 26, 1991. pg. 18 [Internet] Available online at the Irish Newspaper Archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Scott Nicolson (Prospect Pumas)

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American Football Association of Ireland Development Mini-League 1993

League Table

 PWLTPFPABPPts
Ardee Falcons101000 .500
Dublin Tornadoes Vets101000 .500
Limerick Patriots
Lee Valley Steelers        

Regular Season Results

DateHome Team Away Team 
04.07.93Ardee Falcons0Dublin Tornadoes Vets0
11.07.93Dublin Tornadoes Vets Lee Valley Steelers 

Venues

TeamHome Ground
Ardee FalconsArdee Community School, Co. Louth
Dublin Tornadoes VetsTallaght, Dublin 24
Limerick Patriots 
Lee Valley Steelers 

References

__________________________________________________________

Sources

[1] Naughton, Lindie (1993) “US Football” Evening Herald. Thursday, July 8, 1993. pg. 65.

[2] Naughton, Lindie (1993) “Dave happy tackling life head on!” Evening Herald. Thursday, July 1, 1993. pg. 59.

[2] Naughton, Lindie (1993) “US Football” Evening Herald. Friday, June 18, 1993. pg. 129.

[4] Anon. (1993) “Grid iron men in Ardee of all places” Drogheda Argus and Leinster Journal Friday, 16 July 1993, pg. 35.

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American Football Association of Ireland | All Ireland American Football League 1992 | Box Scores & Match Reports

League Table

  P W L T PF PA Pct
Mourne Conference              
*Craigavon Cowboys 5 4 1 0 124 18 .800
*Antrim Bulldogs 6 4 2 0 127 16 .667
Belfast Spartans 6 4 2 0 105 59 .667
Tara Conference              
*Dublin Tornadoes 6 4 2 0 81 49 .667
*Dublin Celts 6 3 3 0 77 57 .500
Drogheda Vikings 5 1 4 0 15 135 .200
Lee Valley Steelers 6 0 6 0 0 195 .000

 

Playoff Results

Date Home Team   Away Team  
  Semi-Finals      
13.09.92 Dublin Tornadoes 6 Antrim Bulldogs 19
13.09.92 Craigavon Cowboys 10 Dublin Celts 6
  Shamrock Bowl VII      
20.09.92 Craigavon Cowboys 14 Antrim Bulldogs 6

[15][17][18]

 

Regular Season Results

Date Home Team   Away Team  
 
Week 1
     
  Antrim Bulldogs 6 Dublin Celts 0
  Belfast Spartans 16 Dublin Tornadoes 13
  Week 2      
  Antrim Bulldogs 60 Lee Valley Steelers 0
  Week 3      
05.07.92 Dublin Tornadoes 22 Dublin Celts 0
05.07.92 Craigavon Cowboys 14 Belfast Spartans 0
  Week 4      
12.07.92 Dublin Tornadoes 22 Lee Valley Steelers 0
  Week 5      
19.07.92 Belfast Spartans 13 Dublin Celts 12
19.07.92 Craigavon Cowboys 26 Dublin Tornadoes 0
  Week 6      
26.07.92 Dublin Celts 18 Craigavon Cowboys 16
26.07.92 Antrim Bulldogs 50 Drogheda Vikings 0
  Week 7      
02.08.92 Belfast Spartans 50 Drogheda Vikings 9
  Week 8      
09.08.92 Lee Valley Steelers 0 Craigavon Cowboys 60
09.08.92 Drogheda Vikings 0 Dublin Celts 19
  Week 9      
16.08.92 Drogheda Vikings 0 Dublin Tornadoes 16
16.08.92 Dublin Celts 21 Lee Valley Steelers 0
  Week 10      
23.08.92 Dublin Tornadoes 8 Antrim Bulldogs 0
23.08.92 Belfast Spartans 18 Lee Valley Steelers 0
  Week 12      
06.09.92 Antrim Bulldogs 11 Belfast Spartans 8
  Week ??      
  Craigavon Cowboys W Antrim Bulldogs L

 

Report

 

 

 

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.[1]

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Antrim Bulldogs         6
Dublin Celts         0
Scorers Score
ANT – TD 6-0

 

Week 2: 30 June 1992

Belfast Spartans 16 Dublin Tornadoes 13 – The Spartans set an Irish record by coming from 13-0 down to defeat the Tornadoes and make it a week 1 double for northern sides over southern teams. The Tornadoes had a chance to tie the game as time expired but a field goal attempt fell short.[1]

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Belfast Spartans         16
Dublin Tornadoes         13
Scorers Score
TOR –   
TOR –  0-13 
BEL –   
BEL –   
BEL –  16-13

 

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.[2]

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Antrim Bulldogs         60
Lee Valley Steelers         0
Scorers Score
   

 

Week 3: 6 July 1992

Dublin Tornadoes 22 Dublin Celts 7 – A “brusing encounter” between the Dublin rivals, which saw only one person ejected from play, ended in a victory for the Tallaght-based Tornadoes. Vinnie Clark scored one TD, QB Martin Dillon scored a spectacular touchdown from 20 yards, and Phil McGowan added a third TD for the Tornadoes. Brendan Fox added a Field-Goal and Extra Point as the Celts could only manage one TD in reply.[3][4]

At Tallaght Rugby Club Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Dublin Tornadoes         22
Dublin Celts         7
Scorers Score
TOR – Vinne Clark, TD Run  
TOR – Martin Dillon 20 yd TD Run  
TOR – Phil McGowan  
TOR – Brendan Fox FG  
TOR – Brendan Fox XP  
CEL – TD  

 

Craigavon Cowboys 14 Belfast Spartans 0 – The Cowboys started their season with a win over the previously unbeaten Spartans.[3]

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Craigavon Cowboys         14
Belfast Spartans         0
Scorers Score
   

 

Week 4: 13 July 1992

Lee Valley Steelers 0 Dublin Tornadoes 22 – Gary Morrell scored two touchdowns, and Vinnie O’Connell added another while the defence scored a safety by Mark Kearns as the Tornadoes defeated a much-improved Cork side.[5]

At Cork Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Lee Valley Steelers         0
Dublin Tornadoes         22
Scorers Score
TOR – Gary Morrell TD  
TOR – Gary Morrell TD  
TOR – Vinnie O’Connell TD  
TOR – Mark Kearns – Safety  

 

Week 5: 20 July 1992

Dublin Celts 12 Belfast Spartans 13 – The defending champions Dublin Celts slumped to their third straight defeat of the season against Belfast.[6]

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Dublin Celts         12
Belfast Spartans         13
Scorers Score
   

 

Dublin Tornadoes 0 Craigavon Cowboys 26 – Another northern double over southern sides in week 5 as the Cowboys were comfortable winners over the Tornadoes.[6]

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Dublin Tornadoes         0
Craigavon Cowboys         26
Scorers Score
   

 

Week 6: 27 July 1992

Dublin Celts 18 Craigavon Cowboys 16 – In a close encounter the Dublin Celts finally won a game in 1992 after a last-second field goal attempt by Craigavon was missed.[7]

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Dublin Celts         18
Craigavon Cowboys         16
Scorers Score
   

 

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]

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Antrim Bulldogs         50
Drogheda Vikings         0
Scorers Score
   

 

Week 7: 2 August 1992

Belfast Spartans 50 Drogheda Vikings 9 – The Vikings lost heavily again to northern opposition.[7]

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Belfast Spartans         50
Drogheda Vikings         9
Scorers Score
   

Week 8: 9 August 1992

Craigavon Cowboys 68 Lee Valley Steelers 0 – It was another big victory for northern teams over southern teams as the Cowboys won easily against the Cork side.[8]

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Craigavon Cowboys         68
Lee Valley Steelers         0
Scorers Score
   

 

Week 9: 12-16 August 1992

Dublin Celts 20 Lee Valley Steelers 0 – In a midweek match the Dublin Celts defeated the Lee Valley Steelers.[9]

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Dublin Celts         20
Lee Valley Steelers         0
Scorers Score
   

 

Dublin Tornadoes 16 Drogheda Vikings 0 – Gary Morrell scored 2 TD’s, one from 30 yards out, and brother Greg scored a safety on defence as the Tallaght team became the first to qualify for the playoffs.[10]

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Dublin Tornadoes         16
Drogheda Vikings         0
Scorers Score
TOR – Gary Morrell TD  
TOR – Gary Morrell 30 yd TD  
TOR – Greg Morrell Safety  

 

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.[11]

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Dublin Tornadoes         6
Antrim Bulldogs         0
Scorers Score
TOR – Jim Walsh TD 6-0

 

Week 11: 30 August 1992

Dublin Celts 19 Drogheda Vikings 0 – Drogheda were not disgraced in this loss to the Celts , with rivalries to the fore as the Vikings were a splinter team from the Celts.[12]

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Dublin Celts         19
Drogheda Vikings         0
Scorers Score
   

 

Lee Valley Steelers 0 Belfast Spartans 18 – Peter Taylor scored two touchdowns as the Belfast Spartans and Cork side met halfway in Tallaght.[12]

At Tallaght Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Lee Valley Steelers         0
Belfast Spartans         18
Scorers Score
BEL – Peter Taylor TD  
BEL – Peter Taylor TD Run  
   

 

Lee Valley Steelers 0 Drogheda Vikings 6 – This encounter in Cork between the two winless sides , went Drogheda’s way, Brian Reynolds scoring the only TD. The Vikings played with the bare minimum of 12 players, with Chris Leonard coming out of retirement for the match.[13]

At Cork Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Lee Valley Steelers         0
Drogheda Vikings         6
Scorers Score
DRO – Brian Reynolds TD Run 0-6

 

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.[14]

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Antrim Bulldogs         11
Belfast Spartans         8
Scorers Score
   

 

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 a third with Garry Graham adding the extra-point.[15]

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Dublin Tornadoes         6
Antrim Bulldogs         19
Scorers Score
ANT – Billy Beattie 10 yd TD Run 0-6
TOR – Mark Nicholls TD 6-6
ANT – Paul McCullough TD 6-12
ANT – Mark Banks TD (Garry Graham XP) 6-19

 

Craigavon Cowboys 10 Dublin Celts 6 – A Touchdown and Field Goal in the second quarter gave the Cowboys a slender victory over the Celts

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Craigavon Cowboys 0 10 0 0 10
Dublin Celts         6
Scorers Score
   

Reference: [18]

Shamrock Bowl: 20 September 1992

At Collegians Rugby Club, Belfast Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Craigavon Cowboys         14
Antrim Bulldogs         6
Scorers Score
   

Reference: [17][18]

References

_________________________________________________________

 

Sources

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[10] 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[18] Anon. (1992) “Cowboys take on Bulldogs”, Sunday Life. September 20, 1992. pg. 52

 

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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Dublin Celts | Irish American Football Team | Season 1989

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Season Report

The Irish League joined the Combined Gridiron League of UK and Ireland for the 1989 season. The Irish teams played in an Irish Conference in the Duke Premier Division and Baron First Division with Inter-Conference matches.

The Celts went a perfect 8-0 during Regular season play before beating the A26 Bulldogs 7-6 in the Shamrock Bowl IV. They also played in the CGL playoffs, losing int Quater-Finals to the Manchester Heroes.

Home Venue Map

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
  1989   CGL Duke Premier    
QF 89 H Manchester Heroes L 13-18

[7]

1989 Roster

Number Name Position
  Declan Dohery  
  John Donnelly  
  Eddie Goggins  
  Martin Murphy  
  Dermot Connelly  
  Philip Ryan  
  Fran Guerin  
  John Walsh  
  Steve Synnott  
  Mark Rutherford  
  John Farrell  
  Brian McEvilly  
  Kevin Sharkey  
  Marcus “meep” Cunningham  
  Phil Whelan  
  Ger Breen  
  Steve Kavanagh  
  Noel “juicey” Doolan  
  Derek Ward  
  Rory Hickey  
  Tommy Walsh  
  Ray McCabe  
  Eric Bruton  
  Peter O’Rourke  
  Martin Dunne  
  Billy Peat  
  Declan Peat  
  Norman Esseridge  
  Nick McCabe  
  Paul Staunton  
  Jimmy Kelly  
  Oliver Jenkins  
  John Pullen  
  Matt Talbot  
  Tommy Talbot  

Websites

[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]

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

Social Media

[2] Dublin Celts American Football team Facebook Page (2016) Post to Page by Joseph Greene: August 25, 2016 [Internet] Available from https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1417571434926548&set=pcb.267594503633678&type=3&theater&ifg=1 [Accessed 1 June 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 Declan Mulcahy

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Dublin Celts | Irish American Football Team | Season 1985

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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

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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

 

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Irish American Football Association | Irish American Football League 2012

IAFL Logo 2003-2012

League Table

 

  P W L T PF PA Pts
IAFL North              
*Belfast Trojans 8 8 0 0     16
*West Dublin Rhinos 8 4 4 0     8
*Carrickfergus Knights 8 2 6 0     4
Craigavon Cowboys 8 2 6 0     4
Dublin Dragons 8 0 8 0     0
IAFL South              
*UL Vikings 8 8 0 0     16
*Dublin Rebels 8 6 2 0     12
*Trinity College Dublin 8 6 2 0     12
University College Dublin 8 4 4 0     8
Cork Admirals 8 3 5 0     6
Tullamore Phoenix # 8 1 7 0     1

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Playoff Results

 

Date Home Team   Away Team  
  Wildcard Playoff      
17.06.12 Dublin Rebels 28 Trinity College 6
24.06.12 West Dublin Rhinos 2 Carrickfergus Knights 7
  Semi-Finals      
01.07.12 Belfast Trojans 66 Dublin Rebels 38
01.07.12 UL Vikings 63 Carrickfergus Knights 3
  Shamrock Bowl XXV      
14.07.12 UL Vikings 14 Belfast Trojans 16

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Regular Season Results

 

Date Home Team   Away Team  
  Week 1      
26.02.12 UL Vikings 55 Trinity College 8
  Week 2      
04.03.12 University College Dublin 8 Carrickfergus Knights 13
04.03.12 Dublin Rebels 20 Cork Admirals 6
04.03.12 Tullamore Phoenix 19 Dublin Dragons 0
  Week 3      
11.03.12 West Dublin Rhinos 38 Tullamore Phoenix 0
11.03.12 Craigavon Cowboys 12 Belfast Trojans 31
11.03.12 Trinity College 18 Dublin Rebels 52
  Week 4      
18.03.12 Cork Admirals 6 University College Dublin 16
18.03.12 Trinity College 19 Carrickfergus Knights 16
18.03.12 UL Vikings 43 Craigavon Cowboys 0
  Week 5      
25.03.12 Dublin Dragons 2 Cork Admirals 36
25.03.12 West Dublin Rhinos 20 Belfast Trojans 24
25.03.12 Dublin Rebels 34 University College Dublin 0
  Week 6      
01.04.12 Dublin Dragons 0 Trinity College 70
01.04.12 Tullamore Phoenix 14 Craigavon Cowboys 26
01.04.12 Carrickfergus Knights 13 UL Vikings 55
  Week 8      
15.04.12 University College Dublin 50 Tullamore Phoenix 0
15.04.12 Belfast Trojans 53 Dublin Dragons 0
15.04.12 Craigavon Cowboys 12 Carrickfergus Knights 27
15.04.12 Dublin Rebels 12 West Dublin Rhinos 7
  Week 9      
22.04.12 University College Dublin 16 UL Vikings 38
22.04.12 Cork Admirals 26 West Dublin Rhinos 0
22.04.12 Trinity College 35 Tullamore Phoenix 0
  Week 10      
27.04.12 Trinity College 22 University College Dublin 8
29.04.12 Belfast Trojans 48 Craigavon Cowboys 12
29.04.12 Carrickfergus Knights 34 Dublin Rebels 40
29.04.12 UL Vikings 34 Cork Admirals 0
  Week 11      
06.05.12 Dublin Dragons 6 West Dublin Rhinos 8
06.05.12 Belfast Trojans 30 Tullamore Phoenix 0
  Week 12      
13.05.12 Cork Admirals 20 Carrickfergus Knights 16
13.05.12 Craigavon Cowboys 76 Dublin Dragons 0
13.05.12 UL Vikings 29 Dublin Rebels 0
  Week 13      
20.05.12 Carrickfergus Knights 0 Belfast Trojans 43
20.05.12 Craigavon Cowboys 14 University College Dublin 22
20.05.12 West Dublin Rhinos 13 Trinity College 34
  Week 14      
27.05.12 Dublin Dragons 0 UL Vikings 61
27.05.12 Cork Admirals 19 Trinity College 42
27.05.12 Tullamore Phoenix 0 Dublin Rebels 20
  Week 15      
03.06.12 West Dublin Rhinos 13 Craigavon Cowboys 6
03.06.12 Belfast Trojans 54 Cork Admirals 0
03.06.12 Tullamore Phoenix 0 UL Vikings 62
  Week 16      
10.06.12 Carrickfergus Knights 3 West Dublin Rhinos 7
10.06.12 University College Dublin 74 Dublin Dragons 0
10.06.12 Dublin Rebels 20 Belfast Trojans 27

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2 Pts Win / 1 Pts Tie / 0 Loss / x – Qualify for Semi-Finals / y – Qualify for Wildcard Playoff

Home Venues

Team Home Venue
Belfast Trojans Shorts S&R Club, Belfast
Carrickfergus Knights Carrickfergus RFC, Co. Antrim
Cork Admirals Cork IT, Bishopstown, Co. Cork
Dublin Dragons ALSAA, Dublin Airport
Dublin Rebels Sportslink, Santry, Dublin
Trinity College Dublin Trinity College Sports Grounds
Tullamore Phoenix Tullamore RFC, Co. Offaly
UL Vikings UL Sports Ground, Limerick
University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Co. Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown

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References

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Websites

[2] Irish American Football Association (2012) 2012 Standings / 2012 Shamrock Bowl Playoffs / 2012 League Schedule [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/iafl-standings/ [Accessed 13 January 2014]

Images

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

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Cillian Smith, Michael Smith and Ralph Schmeer of the Irish American Football Association and Irish American Football Officials Association, and Sean Douglas, Dublin Rebels.

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Northern Ireland Junior American League 1988

League Table

 PWLTPFPAPct
Antrim Cobras11003001.000
Ballymena Wolfhounds1010030.000
*Belfast Junior Spartans
*City Colts
*Peel Crusaders
Prospect Pumas
Northern Ireland Junior American League Standings 1988 [Ref: Compiled from 1-5]

Playoffs

DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
24.07.1988City Colts6Belfast Junior Spartans0
1988Peel CrusadersW
Junior BowlOld Belvedere RFC, Dublin
20.08.1988Peel Crusaders20City Colts26 (3ot)
Northern Ireland Junior American League Playoffs 1988 [Ref: 3]

Regular Season Results

DateHome Team Away Team 
 Week 1   
09.05.1988Antrim Cobras30Ballymena Wolfhounds0
Week
1988City ColtsPeel Crusaders
Northern Ireland Junior American League Regular Season Results 1988 [Ref: 1; 4-5]

Report

The Northern Ireland Junior American League (Two-Touch American Football – a version of Flag Football) played its first season in 1988, with at least six teams: City Colts (the Junior team of the Belfast / Tennents Giants); Belfast Junior Spartans; Antrim Cobras (the Junior team of the A26 Bulldogs); Prospect Pumas (Carrickfergus team that became the Carrickfergus Knights Senior Kitted team in 1994); Ballymena Wolfhounds; and the Peel Crusaders from the Isle of Man.

The City Colts won their Semi-Final 6-0 against the Belfast Junior Spartans, played in Newtownards, thanks to an interception return for touchdown by Cornerback Stan McDowell. They met the Peel Crusaders in the Final, played in Old Belvedere Rugby Club in Dublin, on 20 August 1988, where they won 26-20 after three periods of overtime.

City Colts after their victory over Belfast Junior Spartans in the NIJAL Semi-Final in 1988 [Ref: 3]

Home Venues

TeamHome Venue
Antrim CobrasAllen Park, Antrim
Northern Ireland Junior American League Home Venues 1988 [Ref: 1]

References

Media

[1] mistermo – You Tube Channel (2012) Antrim Cobras 1988 – [5:35] 18-0 to Antrim Cobras / [8:08] Antrim TD 24-0 / [9:10] Antrim TD 30-0 / [Internet] Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlR8kI96Lcs [Accessed 18 July 2018]

Newspapers

[2] Anon. (1988) “Picture Caption” Belfast Telegraph. Tuesday, February 23, 1988. pg 11. [Internet] Available online at the Irish Newspaper Archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

[3] Anon. (1988) “Picture Caption” Belfast Telegraph. Tuesday, July 26, 1988. pg 28-29. [Internet] Available online at the Irish Newspaper Archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

[4] Saddened American Footballer’s Dad, Belfast. (1988) “Letters: American Football” Belfast Telegraph. Tuesday, July 7, 1988. pg 9. [Internet] Available online at the Irish Newspaper Archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

[5] Anon. (1988) “Letters : Use of Mouth Guard Important” Belfast Telegraph. Tuesday, September 6, 1988. pg 9. [Internet] Available online at the Irish Newspaper Archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to

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Northern Ireland American Football Association | 9-Man Unkitted Football League 1986

League Table

PWLTPFPAPct
Bangor Buccaneers77001.000
Belfast Blitzers0000.000
Coleraine Chieftains0000.000
Belfast Spartans1010030.000
Omagh Tornadoes

Reference: [1][2]

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Week
Belfast Spartans0Bangor Buccaneers30

References: [1][2]

Home Venues:

TeamHome Venue
Belfast SpartansMusgrave Park, Belfast
Tyrone TornadoesOmagh Rugby Club, Omagh. Co. Tyrone.
Bangor Buccaneers
Coleraine Chieftains
Belfast Blitzers

Reference: [1][2][3]

References:

Websites:

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

[2] Belfast Spartans (2019) Team History | Grinding to a start [Internet] Available from: http://www.belfastspartans.co.uk/team-history.html [Accessed 20 March 2018]

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East Coast Junior Football Association 1986

League Table

PWLTPFPAPct
Dublin Panthers11004101.000
Drimnagh Pirates1010041.000
Dublin Celts
Dublin Tornadoes
Marlay Chargers

Compiled from [1][2][3]

Regular Season Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Week 1
Dublin Panthers41Drimnagh Pirates0

[1]
[2]

Home Venues

TeamHome Venue
Drimnagh PiratesBrickfield Park, Drimnagh

[1]

[2]

Report

The ECJFA was a two-touch American Football League in the Dublin Area. The first ever junior match in Ireland was played in the ECJFA between Drimnagh Pirates and Dublin Panthers in 1986, with Dublin Panthers winning 41-0

References

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Websites

[1] Britball Now (2016) Drimnagh Pirates [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/History/Britball%20Teams/DrimnaghPirates.htm [Accessed 18 July 2018]

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

[3] Britball Now (2016) List of Britball Teams [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/list-of-britball-teams/ [Accessed 18 July 2018]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Kevin Smyth, Ian Collins, Ian Clarke, Tony Meenaghan, John Malone, Jim Naughton, Brian Bird, Paul Heinz.

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Last Updated: 2 April 2019

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