Shamrock Bowl Winners
| Year | Shamrock Bowl Winners |
| 1986 | Craigavon Cowboys |
| 1987 | Dublin Celts |
| 1988 | Dublin Celts |
| 1989 | Dublin Celts |
| 1990 | Dublin Celts |
| 1991 | Dublin Celts |
| 1992 | Craigavon Cowboys |
| 1993 | Dublin Tornadoes |
| 1994 | Dublin Tornadoes |
| 1995 | Dublin Tornadoes |
| 1996 | Dublin Lightning |
| 1997 | Carrickfergus Knights |
| 1998 | Carrickfergus Knights |
| 1999 | Dublin Tigers |
| 2000 | N/A |
| 2001 | Dublin Rebels |
| 2002 | Carrickfergus Knights |
| 2003 | Dublin Rebels |
| 2004 | Dublin Rebels |
| 2005 | Dublin Rebels |
| 2006 | Dublin Rebels |
| 2007 | University of Limerick Vikings |
| 2008 | University of Limerick Vikings |
| 2009 | University of Limerick Vikings |
| 2010 | Dublin Rebels |
| 2011 | Dublin Rebels |
| 2012 | Belfast Trojans |
| 2013 | Belfast Trojans |
| 2014 | Belfast Trojans |
| 2015 | Belfast Trojans |
| 2016 | Dublin Rebels |
| 2017 | Dublin Rebels |
| 2018 | Cork Admirals |
Reference: [1]
Division/Conference Champions 1987-1992
| Year | Mourne/Irish/North | Tara/National/South |
| 1986 | Belfast Blitzers | Belfast Blitzers |
| 1987 | Belfast Blitzers | Dublin Celts |
| 1988 | Belfast Spartans | Belfast Blitzers |
| 1989 | A26 Bulldogs | Dublin Celts |
| 1990 | Antrim Bulldogs | ?? |
| 1991 | – | Dublin Celts |
| 1992 | Craigavon Cowboys | Dublin Tornadoes |
Note on Division/Conference Names: 1986*: NIAFA (Northern Ireland American Football Association) & IAFA (Irish American Football Association) 1987: Mourne & Tara Conferences 1988: National & Irish Conferences: 1989: Duke Premier & Baron First Divisions 1990: Irish League & League of Ireland 1991: One All_Ireland Division 1992: Mourne & Tara Conferences.
References: [2-21] Note: Some years compiled from Results Note 2: *Matches in 1986 between NIAFA teams counted in both NIAFA and IAFA standings; matches involving the Dublin Celts counted in IAFA standings only.
League Winners 1993-1999
| Date | League Winners |
| 1993 | Dublin Tornadoes |
| 1994 | Dublin Tornadoes |
| 1995 | Dublin Tornadoes |
| 1996 | Dublin Tornadoes |
| 1997 | Carrickfergus Knights |
| 1998 | Dublin Tigers |
| 1999 | ?? |
Note on League Names: There was one single Division in the League from 1993-1999. 1993-1996: All-Ireland American Football League 1997-1999: Irish Senior League
References: [22-46]Note: Some years compiled from Results
League Winners 2001-2006
| Year | League Winners |
| 2001 | Dublin Rebels |
| 2002 | University of Limerick Vikings |
| 2003 | Carrickfergus Knights |
| 2004 | Dublin Rebels |
| 2005 | Belfast Bulls |
| 2006 | Dublin Rebels |
Note on League Names: There was one single Division in the League from 2001-2006. The League was known as the Irish American Football League with the following appendages: 2001 Winter League 2002: Spring League 2003: Division 1 2004: Super League.
References: [47-52]
Division Champions 2007-2011
| Date | North | Central | South |
| 2007 | Belfast Bulls | Dublin Rebels | University of Limerick Vikings |
| 2008 | Belfast Trojans | Dublin Rebels | University of Limerick Vikings |
| 2009 | Dublin Rebels | – | – |
| 2010 | Carrickfergus Knights | Dublin Rebels | University of Limerick Vikings |
| 2011 | Carrickfergus Knights | Dublin Rebels | University of Limerick Vikings |
Note: From 2007-2011 there were three Divisions in the Top League: North, Central & South. There was only one Division in 2009.
References: [53-57]
Shamrock Bowl Conference Division Winners 2012-2018
| Year | North | South |
| 2012 | Belfast Trojans | University of Limerick Vikings |
| 2013 | Belfast Trojans | University of Limerick Vikings |
| 2014 | Belfast Trojans | Trinity College Dublin |
| 2015 | Belfast Trojans | Trinity College Dublin |
| 2016 | Dublin Rebels | University College Dublin |
| 2017 | Carrickfergus Knights | Dublin Rebels |
| 2018 | University College Dublin | Dublin Rebels |
Note on League Names: From 2013 onwards the League was split into three levels of Play: Level 1:Shamrock Bowl Conference: Level 2: IAFL 1 Conference Level 3: IAFL 2 Conference. 2012-2018: There were two Divisions in the Top Level from 2012-2018: North & South.
References: [58-65]
References:
| [2] (1988) “Ireland” American Football News. 18 August 1988. pg. [6] (1988) “Shamrock Bowl report” American Football News. 29 September 1988. pg. 22 |
Websites
| [1] Irish American Football association (2018) Shamrock Bowl Winners [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/home/kitted-football/shamrock-bowl-history/ [Accessed 17 July 2019] [3] Britball Now (2016) Results Section [1987] [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/results-section.html [Accessed 23 March 2017] [5] Britball Now (2016) Historial League Tables [1989] [CGL] [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/historical-league-tables-in/ [Accessed 27 February 2017] |
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[8] Anon. (1992) “Sad Celts are Torn to shreds”, First Down. July 18, 1992, pg. 16.
[9] Naughton, L. (1992) “Minority Reports: Celts blown away”, Evening Herald. Thursday, July 9, 1992, pg. 66
[10] Naughton, L. (1992) “Minority Reports: U.S. Football”, Evening Herald. Thursday, July 16, 1992, pg. 69
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[12] FD Reporter. (1992) “At last! It’s the Dub-win Celts!”, First Down. August 15, 1992, pg. 17.
[13] Anon. (1992) “IRISH RESULTS”, First Down. August 29, 1992, pg. 17.
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[17] Naughton, L. (1992) “Minority Reports: U.S. Football”, Evening Herald. Thursday, September 3, 1992, pg. 94
[18] Anon. (1992) “Vikings Victory”, Drogheda Independent. Friday, September 4, 1992, pg. 11
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[20] Naughton, L. (1992) “Minority Reports: Gridiron grief for Dubs!”, Evening Herald. Thursday, September 17, 1992, pg. 76
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[40] Anon (1995) Tornadoes breeze past Carrickfergus to claim third straight Irish title. First Down. 7 October 1995, pg. 21.
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[42] Anon. (1992) “Cowboys take on Bulldogs” Sunday Life. September 20, 1992. pg. 52
Websites
[43] 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]
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[45] Irish American Football Association (2018) Shamrock Bowl History [Internet] Available from: hhttp://www.americanfootball.ie/american-football/shamrock-bowl-history/ [Accessed 23 March 2018]
Social Media
[46] Dublin Celts American Football Team Facebook Page (2016) Post by Kevin Sharkey, August 27, 2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/groups/259540917772370/permalink/268518076874654/ [Accessed 6 June 2018]
Websites
[47] Irish American Football Association (2001) 2001 IAFL Standings & Schedule [Internet] Available from: www.americanfootball.ie/2001-iafl-standings/schedule [Accessed 24 March 2014]
[48] Irish American Football Association (2002) 2002 IAFL Standings & Schedule [Internet] Available from: www.americanfootball.ie/2002-iafl-standings/schedule [Accessed 24 March 2014]
[49] Irish American Football Association (2003) 2003 Results [Internet] Available from: www.americanfootball.ie/iafl/2003results.htm [Accessed 24 September 2016]
[50] Irish American Football Association (2004) 2004 Results [Internet] Available from: www.americanfootball.ie/iafl/2004results.htm [Accessed 24 September 2016]
[51] Irish American Football Association (2005) 2005 Resuults [Internet] Available from: www.americanfootball.ie/iafl/2005results.htm [Accessed 24 September 2016]
[52] Irish American Football Association (2006) 2006 Results [Internet] Available from: www.americanfootball.ie/iafl/2006results.htm [Accessed 24 September 2016]
[53] Irish American Football Association (2007) 2007 Results [Internet] Available from: www.americanfootball.ie/iafl/2007results.htm [Accessed 24 September 2016]
[54] Irish American Football Association (2008) 2008 Results [Internet] Available from: www.americanfootball.ie/iafl/2008results.htm [Accessed 17 October 2009]
[55] Irish American Football Association (2009) 2009 IAFL Fixtures [Internet] Available from: www.americanfootball.ie/2009iaflfixtures.htm [Accessed 24 September 2016]
[56] Irish American Football Association (2010) 2010 IAFL Schedule Published [Internet] Available from: www.americanfootball.ie/2010-iafl-schedule-published/ [Accessed 24 March 2014]
[57] Irish American Football Association (2011) 2011 IAFL Schedule Published [Internet] Available from: www.americanfootball.ie/2011-iafl-schedule-published/ [Accessed 24 March 2014]
[58] Irish American Football Association (2014) 2012 IAFL Standings [Internet] Available from: www.americanfootball.ie/iafl-standings/ [Accessed 13 January 2014]
[59] Irish American Football Association (2013) IAFL Standings [Internet] Available from: www.americanfootball.ie/iafl-standings/ [Accessed 23 August 2013]
[60] Irish American Football Association (2014) IAFL Standings [Internet] Available from: www.americanfootball.ie/iafl-standings/ [Accessed 23 August 2014]
[61] Irish American Football Association (2015) IAFL Standings [Internet] Available from: www.americanfootball.ie/iafl-standings/ [Accessed 14 July 2015]
[62] Irish American Football Association (2016) SBC 2016 Schedule [Internet] Available from: www.americanfootball.ie/schedule/sbc-2016-schedule/ [Accessed 26 October 2016]
[63] Irish American Football Association (2017) IAFL Shamrock Bowl Conference Standings [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/american-football/shamrock-bowl-conference/ [Accessed 26 July 2018]
[64] Irish American Football Association (2018) SBC Schedule & Results 2018 [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/schedule/sbc-schedule-results-2018/ [Accessed 26 July 2018]
Internet Archive
[65] Irish American Football Association – Wayback Machine Internet Archive (2017) IAFL Shamrock Bowl Conference Standings [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20171115125115/http://www.americanfootball.ie/american-football/shamrock-bowl-conference/ [Accessed 18 January 2018]
Acknowledgements
Thanks to Cillian Smith, Michael Smith (Irish American Football Association), Ralph Schmeer & Mike Brophy (Irish American Football Officials Association),Tim Leadingham (Tallaght Outlaws), Joe Grey, (Dublin Dragons), Sean Douglas, (Dublin Rebels).and Todd Zboyan, Decy Maher, Tom Gallagher,Jonathan Spielberg, Anton “Pippo” O’Grady, Ken Jackson & Brianna Wallace (Dublin Bay Raptors)
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