IAFL 1 Final Standings 2019
| Team | P | W | L | T | PF | PA | Pts |
| *Craigavon Cowboys | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 238 | 63 | 14 |
| *Westmeath Minotaurs | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 259 | 82 | 12 |
| *Wexford Eagles | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 239 | 123 | 12 |
| *Trinity College Dublin | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 201 | 47 | 12 |
| Louth Mavericks | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 217 | 167 | 8 |
| Donegal / Derry Vipers | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 93 | 174 | 4 |
| Waterford Wolves ## | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 29 | 326 | 0 |
| Galway Warriors ##### | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 294 | -5 |
- * Qualify for Playoffs / 2 Pts Win / 1 Pt Tie / 0 Pts Loss / -1 Pt Forfeit #
Results 2019
| Week | Date | H/A | Opposition | W/L | Score |
| 1 | 03.03.2019 | H | Trinity College Dublin | L | 2-14 |
| 4 | 24.03.2019 | H | Louth Mavericks | W | 22-8 |
| 6 | 07.04.2019 | H | Donegal / Derry Vipers | W | 18-0 |
| 9 | 05.05.2019 | A | Waterford Wolves | W | 73-0 |
| 10 | 12.05.2019 | A | Louth Mavericks | W | 40-28 |
| 14 | 09.06.2019 | H | Wexford Eagles | W | 27-13 |
| 15 | 16.06.2019 | A | Galway Warriors | W | 30-0 # |
| 16 | 30.06.2019 | A | Westmeath Minotaurs | W | 26-0 |
| SF | 14.07.2019 | H | Trinity College Dublin | W | 27-19 |
| 1 Bowl | 28.07.2019 | Navan | Westmeath Minotaurs | W | 28-27 |
Team Photo
Team Roster
| Number | Name | Position |
| Coaching / Voluntary Staff | ||
| HC | Greg Loughran | Head Coach |
| OC | Christine Cowan | Offensive Coordinator |
| DC | Mark Beattie | Defensive Coordinator |
| Media | Ben Fallon | Media Team |
| Media | Kerry Richards | Media Team |
| Media | Liam Grimley | Media Team |
| Media | Simon Richards | Media Team |
| Playing Squad | ||
| 1 | Neil Maxwell | Wide Receiver |
| 5 | Stephen Finnegan | Defensive Back |
| 7 | Peter Loughran | Quarterback |
| 9 | Luis Alberto | Wide Receiver |
| 10 | David McMichael | Defensive Back |
| 13 | Padraig Dynes | Defensive Back |
| 14 | Anton Nulty | Wide Receiver |
| 15 | Christian Cowan | Wide Receiver |
| 22 | Jo Buchanan | Linebacker / Running Back |
| 23 | Lawrence Ruddock | Defensive Back |
| 26 | Stephen Brennan | Running Back / Kicker |
| 30 | Christopher McLaughlin | Defensive Back |
| 32 | Gareth McShane | Linebacker |
| 34 | John Murray | Linebacker |
| 36 | Matthew Alexander | Defensive Back |
| 44 | Shayne Mone | Linebacker |
| 54 | Conor Fearon | Offensive Line |
| 56 | Scott Buchanan | Offensive Line |
| 57 | James Loughran | Offensive Line |
| 59 | Criostoir Lewsley | Linebacker |
| 61 | Jonny Magee | Offensive Line |
| 63 | Manny Bell | Offensive Line |
| 77 | Peadar McMahon | Offensive Line |
| 81 | Gavin McConnell | Defensive Back |
| 83 | Matthew Kelly | Wide Receiver |
| 84 | Modestas Gargasas | Defensive Line |
| 87 | Peter Lundy | Tight End |
| 88 | Dylan Flanagan | Running Back |
| 89 | Conrad Smith | Tight End |
| 90 | Jason Duddy | Defensive Line |
| 92 | Joe Marley | Defensive Line |
| 96 | Michael McGregor | Tight End |
| 99 | Anthony McArdle | Defensive Line |
Season Report
After losing their opening game 2-14 to Trinity College Dublin, Craigavon Cowboys proceeded to win their next seven, including a crucial game 26-0 away to Westmeath Minotaurs to wrap up the regular season as IAFL 1 League Champions one game ahead of their nearest rivals Westmeath, Wexford Eagles and Trinity College Dublin. In the Semi-Finals they gained revenge against Trinity College before squeaking by in the IAFL 1 Bowl 28-27 over the Minotaurs to win their first Bowl Game since 1992 when they won the Shamrock Bowl.
Home Ground: People’s Park, Portadown
Craigavon Cowboys Home Ground in People’s Park, Portadown.
References
For References for the above material check the Reference number below the information above and then see below for a link to the original article (or in the case of a book or newspaper a site where it is available to buy or view).
Images
[1] Craigavon Cowboys – Twitter Account (2018) Profile Picture [Internet] Available from: https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/864100166680424448/TCauLbnj_400x400.jpg [Accessed 22 July 2018]
Websites
[2] Irish American Football Association (2019) IAFL 1 [Playoff][Standings][Fixtures & Results] [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/home/kitted-football/iafl1_19/ [Accessed 29 July 2019]
[3] Irish American Football Association (2019) Schedule & Results | IAFL2 2019 [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/calendar/iafl-1-2019/ [Accessed 25 June 2019]
[4] Irish American Football Association (2019) July 25, 2019: IAFL 1 Bowl: Craigavon Cowboys [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/iafl-1-bowl-2019-craigavon-cowboys/ [Accessed 29 July 2019]
[5] Irish American Football Association (2019) Craigavon Cowboys | IAFL 1 Bowl Champions 2019 [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IAFL2-2019-Champions-2-1024×455.png [Accessed 4 July 2019]
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