Irish Flag Football Team 2010-Present
Home Ground: Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Colours:
Previous Names: NUI Maynooth Phantoms 2010-2015 / Maynooth University Bulls 2015-2016
All-Time Record:
History: Team formed in 2010 in Maynooth University, Co. Kildare. They were known as the NUI Maynooth Phantoms for 5 seasons, and won the Turkey Bowl in 2013.
They entered the first season of the Emerald Bowl Conference in 2014, and posted a .500 record for two seasons in a row. A name change saw them become the MU Bulls.
They were renamed the Hurricanes in 2017 and entered the IAFA Tournaments in 2017-18 losing all five matches. In 2018 they entered their third Emerald Bowl season, going 3-7.
Year-by-Year Record
| Lge | RS W-L-T | Pct | PS W-L-T | Chp | Int W-L-T | |
| 2010-11 | IFFA | 5-2-0 | .714 | 0-0-0 | ||
| 2011-12 | ||||||
| 2012-13 | IFFA | 4-0-0 | 1.000 | 0-0-0 | TB | |
| 2013-14 | IFFA | 1-5-1 | .214 | 0-0-0 | ||
| 2014-15 | EBC | 5-5-0 | .500 | 0-0-0 | ||
| 2015-16 | EBC | 4-4-0 | .500 | |||
| 2017-18 | IAFA | 0-0-0 | .000 | 0-0-0 | – | 0-5-0 |
| 2018 | EBC | 3-7-0 | .300 | 0-0-0 | – | |
| 2019-20 | GBC | 4-2-0 | 12 | 2-1-0 | 1-1-0 |
Results 2010-11
| Week | Date | H/A | Versus | W/L | Score |
| TMT SF | 06.11.2010 | ?? | Clonmel Warriors | W | 38-22 |
| TMT F | 06.11.2010 | ?? | Dublin Rebels | L | 19-28 |
| Exh | 04.11.2010 | H | Dublin Revolution | L | 28-45 |
| Exh | 25.11.2010 | H | Tullamore Phoenix | W | 41-27 |
| Exh | 30.03.2011 | H | IT Tallaght | W | 55-20 |
| Exh | 12.04.2011 | H | Edenderry Soldiers | W | 46-18 |
| TNT F | 30.04.2011 | ?? | Dublin 86ers | W | 42-6 |
Results 2011-12
| Week | Date | H/A | Versus | W/L | Score |
| Cork Admirals A | |||||
| UCC Pirates | |||||
| Cork Admirals B | |||||
| Tralee Titans | |||||
| Exh | 17.11.2011 | H | IT Tallaght |
Results 2012-13
| Week | Date | H/A | Versus | W/L | Score |
| TB G | 01.12.2012 | D86 | Templeogue | W | 33-14 |
| TB G | 01.12.2012 | D86 | Tullamore Phoenix | W | 42-0 |
| TB SF | 01.12.2012 | D86 | Tallaght | W | 27-25 |
| TB F | 01.12.2012 | D86 | Mullingar Minotaurs | W | 31-12 |
Results 2013-14
| Week | Date | H/A | Versus | W/L | Score |
| VB | 09.11.2013 | Vipers | Edenderry Eagles | L | |
| Exh | 01.03.2014 | NUIM | Dublin Vipers | L | |
| NUIM G | 03.05.2014 | NUIM | Mullingar Minotaurs | L | 7-27 |
| NUIM G | 03.05.2014 | NUIM | Edenderry Eagles | L | 12-26 |
| NUIM G | 03.05.2014 | NUIM | Dublin Vipers | T | 34-34 |
| NUIM SF | 03.05.2014 | NUIM | Mullingar Minotaurs | W | 26-21 |
| NUIM F | 03.05.2014 | NUIM | Dublin Vipers | L | 7-28 |
Legend: VB = Viper Bowl, Exh = Exhbition / Friendly, NUIM =NUI Maynooth Tournament IV, H/A = Venue.
Results 2014-15
| Week | Date | H/A | Versus | W/L | Score |
| EBC 4 | 22.11.2014 | NKR | North Kildare Reapers | W | 27-0 |
| EBC 4 | 22.11.2014 | NKR | Mullingar Minotaurs | L | 13-28 |
| EBC 6 | 06.12.2014 | Edenderry Eagles | L | 14-19 | |
| EBC 6 | 06.12.2014 | North Kildare Reapers | W | 20-7 | |
| EBC 8 | 10.01.2015 | South Kildare Soldiers | W | 30-0 # | |
| EBC 8 | 10.01.2015 | Mullingar Minotaurs | L | 14-53 | |
| EBC 8 | 10.01.2015 | Dublin IT Spartans | W | 48-40 | |
| EBC 11 | 22.02.2015 | South Kildare Soldiers | W | 30-0 # | |
| EBC 11 | 22.02.2015 | North Kildare Reapers | L | 0-7 | |
| EBC 11 | 22.02.2015 | Edenderry Eagles | L | 0-30 # |
Legend: EBC = Emerald Bowl Conference, NKR = North Kildare Reapers
Results 2015-16
| Week | Date | H/A | Versus | W/L | Score |
| EBC 4 | 05.12.2015 | Dublin Vipers | L | 0-25 | |
| EBC 8 | 06.02.2015 | Dublin Vipers | L | 0-33 | |
| EBC 8 | 06.02.2015 | Dublin IT Spartans | L | 12-22 | |
Results 2017-18
| Week | Date | H/A | Opposition | W/L | Score |
| PPB | 28.10.2017 | SDP | UCC Raiders | L | 0-28 |
| PPB | 28.10.2017 | SDP | Dublin Bay Raptors | L | 18-34 |
| PPB | 28.10.2017 | SDP | South Dublin Panthers | L | 20-22 |
| JB G | 25.11.2017 | MU | South Dublin Panthers | L | 13-19 |
| JB G | 25.11.2017 | MU | University College Dublin | L | 6-26 |
Legend: PPB = Pink Panther Bowl, JB = Jigsaw Bowl, SDP = South Dublin Panthers, MU = Maynooth University
Results 2018-19
| Week | Date | H/A | Opposition | W/L | Score |
| EBC 7 | 13.10.2018 | MU | Westmeath Minotaurs | L | 6-63 |
| EBC 7 | 13.10.2018 | MU | Trinity College Dublin | L | 6-45 |
| EBC 8 | 20.10.2018 | ULV | Meath Bulldogs | L | 0-28 # |
| EBC 8 | 20.10.2018 | ULV | University of Limerick Vikings | L | 0-28 # |
| EBC 11 | 10.11.2018 | MU | Meath Bulldogs | W | 19-6 |
| EBC 11 | 10.11.2018 | MU | Edenderry Eagles | L | 7-48 |
| EBC 12 | 17.11.2018 | LM | Cill Dara Reapers | W | 7-6 |
| EBC 12 | 17.11.2018 | LM | Westmeath Minotaurs | L | 19-46 |
| EBC 13 | 24.11.2018 | MU | Cill Dara Reapers | W | 33-13 |
| EBC 13 | 24.11.2018 | MU | Trinity College Dublin | L | 14-52 |
Legend: EBC = Emerald Bowl Conference, MU = Maynooth University, LM = Louth Mavericks, ULV = University of Limerick Vikings
Results 2019-20
| Week | Date | H/A | Opposition | W/L | Score |
| GBC 4 | 12.10.2019 | TVP | Louth Mavericks | L | 12-40 |
| GBC 4 | 12.10.2019 | TVP | West Dublin Rhinos | L | 28-34 |
| GBC 5 | 19.10.2019 | NSC | Norton Wasps | W | 45-18 |
| GBC 5 | 19.10.2019 | NSC | University College Cork 2nds | W | 41-18 |
| GBC 6 | 26.10.2019 | DkIT | Downpatrick Saints | W | 66-6 |
| GBC 6 | 26.10.2019 | DkIT | NI Razorbacks | W | 40-0 |
| GBC WC | 02.11.2019 | NSC | South Dublin Panthers | W | 26-20 |
| GBC SF | 02.11.2019 | NSC | Louth Mavericks | W | |
| GBC GB | 02.11.2019 | NSC | Craigavon Cowboys 2nds | L | 20-30 |
| MCB | 29.02.2020 | MU | Louth Mavericks | W | 19-13 |
| MCB | 29.02.2020 | MU | Gwent Gators | L | 6-32 |
Legend: GBC = las Bowl Conference, GB = Glas Bowl, MU = Maynooth University, NSC = National Sports Campus, Blanchardstown, TVP = Tramore Valley Park, DkIT = Dundalk IT.
Report
The Maynooth University Flag Football team has existed since 2010 when it was known as NUI Maynooth Phantoms. The highlight of the year for the first four years was the annual Tournament they hosted in the Maynooth University College grounds. In 2012-13 season, they had their greatest achievement, beating the Mullingar Minotaurs in the Turkey Bowl hosted by Dublin 86ers, and they also won a tournament at the end of the 2010-11 season, beating Dublin 86ers in the Final.
They entered the first Emerald Bowl Conference season in 2014-15, where they have had less luck, finishing with a 50% record twice, and a losing record twice. In 2019 the dropped dowm to the Glas Bowl Conference, where they reached the Final, losing to Craigavon Cowboys 2nds. It was their first winning season since the start of the Irish Flag Football League in 2014.
They were known as the NUI Maynooth Phantoms from 2010-2015, and the Maynooth University Bulls from 2015 to 2016, and since then as Maynooth University Hurricanes. The annual Maynooth Tournament, held from 2011 to 2014 was re-established in 2020, when it became an International Charity Tournament. It was also held as part of the Charity Tournament season in 2017-18.
References
Social Media
[1] NUI Maynooth Phantoms Facebook Page (2011) Post to page by Damian Gillessen, November 6, 2010 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/groups/164379976907834/permalink/376577269021436 [Accessed 12 April 2018]
[2] NUI Maynooth Phantoms Facebook Page (2011) Post to page by Damian Gillessen, April 30, 2011 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/groups/164379976907834/permalink/376577515688078 [Accessed 12 April 2018]
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[5] NUI Maynooth Phantoms Facebook Page (2012) About [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/pg/maynoothflagfootball/about/?ref=page_internal [Accessed 12 April 2018]
[6] NUIM American Flag Football Facebook Page (2012) Post December 3 2012 [Internet] Available from: https://facebook.com/maynoothflagfootball/posts/490034564353240 [Accessed 7 October 2017]
[7] NUIM American Flag Football Facebook Page (2013) Post April 21 2013 [Internet] Available from: https://facebook.com/maynoothflagfootball/posts/552644384758924 [Accessed 7 October 2017]
Social Media
[8] The Dublin Vipers Facebook Page (2013) Event, October 19, 2013 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/events/610914315627314/ [Accessed 8 June 2018]
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[13] Edenderry Eagles public Facebook Page (2013) Post to Page by Ken Farrell, November 9, 2013:”Well done today. Great win over Maynooth and a draw vs Mullingar (even if it was a win but the refs cant keep score)” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/groups/341452022587512/permalink/563587260373986/ [Accessed 12 October 2018]
[14] You Tube (2014) NUI Maynooth Annual Flag Football Tournament 03-05-14 ROUND 1 [Internet] Available from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmW5I6tXsWA [Accessed 21 November 2016]
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[16] You Tube (2014) NUI Maynooth Annual Flag Football Tournament 03-05-14 ROUND 3 [Internet] Available from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdOE9hr2dpw [Accessed 21 November 2016]
[17] You Tube (2014) NUI Maynooth Annual Flag Football Tournament 03-05-14 FINALS [Internet] Available from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rw0UbRzlj8 [Accessed 21 November 2016]
Websites
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Internet Archive
[71] South Dublin Panthers (2014) – Wayback Machine [2015-01-25]Panthers Flag team Update – 25th October 2014 [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20150125074015/http://southdublinpanthers.com/articles-panthers-flag-team-update.html [Accessed 9 October 2017]
Social Media
[72] MU Bulls Facebook Page (2014) Post: November 22, 2014: “Today the Phantoms had their first ever games as part of the IAFA Flag Football League – Midlands Division.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/nuimflagfootball/posts/1576758029225021:0 [Accessed 7 October 2017]
[73] MU Bulls Facebook Page (2014) Post: January 11, 2015: “Another great day of football had by all yesterday down in Mullingar with your Phantoms taking on the Mullingar Minotaurs and the DIT Spartans.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/nuimflagfootball/posts/1600704246830399 [Accessed 4 September 2018]
[74] Craigavon Cowboys Facebook Page (2014) Post: December 16, 2014: “The Cowboys travelled to Dublin to take part in IAFLs Flag Football league.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/CraigavonCowboys/posts/90709409300776 [Accessed 30 June 2018]
[75] Westmeath Minotaurs Facebook Page (2014) Post: November 8, 2014: “The Minotaurs kicked off their first competitive Flag Football outing today in the Midlands Flag Football Divisiion” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/westmeathminoaturs/phptos/a.659626717382731.1073741828.311169445561795/883846638294070/?type=3&theater [Accessed 12 June 2018]
[76] Westmeath Minotaurs Facebook Page (2014) Post: November 22, 2014: “The Minotaurs flag team travelled to Kilcock today tpo take part in the NK Reapers hosted midland divisonal games” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/westmeathminoaturs/phptos/a.659626717382731.1073741828.311169445561795/891332434212157/?type=3&theater [Accessed 27 June 2018]
Websites
[77] Wayback Machine – Irish American Football Association (2015) IAFL Standings – Irish Flag Football League – Summer League [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20151005130204/http://www.americanfootball.ie/iafl-standings/ [Accessed 25 March 2015]
[78] You Tube (2015) Mullingar Minotaurs summer league flag footballs finals – Published by FelipsDazza on Jul 27 2015 [Entire Video] [Internet] Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_gpjofE5Eo [Accessed 5 November 2017]
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[80] MU Bulls Facebook Page (2014) Post: November 22, 2014: “Today the Phantoms had their first ever games as part of the IAFA Flag Football League – Midlands Division.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/nuimflagfootball/posts/1576758029225021:0 [Accessed 7 October 2017]
[81] MU Bulls Facebook Page (2014) Post: January 11, 2015: “Another great day of football had by all yesterday down in Mullingar with your Phantoms taking on the Mullingar Minotaurs and the DIT Spartans.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/nuimflagfootball/posts/1600704246830399 [Accessed 4 September 2018]
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[46] Irish American Football Association (2018) EBC 2018 Standings [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/flag-football/ebc/ebc-standings_18/ [Accessed 5 November 2018]
Websites:
[47] Irish American Football Association (2019) GBC 2019 [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/flag-football/gbc-2019/ [Accessed 4 November 2019]
[48] Craigavon Cowboys | Ben Fallon (2019) Glas Bowl Recap [Internet] Available from: https://www.craigavoncowboys.co.uk/news/glas-bowl-recap [Accessed 21 November 2019]
Images
[49] Irish American Football Association (2019) IAFA Flag Logo [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/35114606_1940763235957567_6650268648923463680_o-1024×614.png [Accessed 1 July 2019]
[50] Irish American Football Association (2019) GBC 2019 Ireland Map [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/GBC-2019-Ireland-Map-1024×683.png [Accessed 1 July 2019]
[51] Craigavon Cowboys | Ben Fallon (2019) Glas Bowl Recap – Team Photo [Internet] Available from:https://www.craigavoncowboys.co.uk/uploads/7/8/0/2/78026140/p115.png [Accessed 21 November 2019]
Social Media
[52] CWLTV | Facebook (2019) IAFA Flag Football Playoffs 2019 | Final Scores :@ [-3:00.54] [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/cwltv/videos/715471045601023/?fref=mentions&__xts__[0]=68.ARBhLlp-_D-5tBi-Y2Kgl-wFdB-krJ8td7K6gSkeUyniB37yH7xwRxYkwT0s1cGWQBbyX9i8UAvSXRcRWXmlw5TruaOTiTGla9phI7AT2XgeodpWRcA7Lf9Yio00Zi2JCJVBrkLugpZVmLqlH9uWZcUlFlX2x4l2u_ORu44V-7_gMoMoV3mhLn6KpV_Uj-WVf9-sjalAB1lqmxD5JRH6ZwXWsGpvGmyCssTu3u2N_Tpx-95M55KKu8TppjDOD8222Rzqw1yQyYHxOj7aM1QOAQoyaxgXQBt7G3koCwqzJqvreyAMSFPi4cjS6cPcKZQzH4vPLtqJB-BeWMIH9Cs45ueNE-TW_ACiFEst71aoipiSEndKmDEWwPkSW7MOlQjDL61PD0-KVSCh_Ff0-WkJS41QhKgAPFjAOby93AJ0yVd7iSvc_meQgSF7RM_baPSvuiWQjpXNff1N8fOAPxG4ri9u04oWxrJxWfrKS80MrLInFTxL3u8I2jJTHwGeW2ljCw&__tn__=K-R [Accessed 20 November 2019]
Internet / Phone Conversations
[53] O’Farrell, Lloyd, Dublin Bay Raptors What’s App Conversation (29 February 2020; 14:25)
[54] Joe Grey, What’s App Conversation (3 March 2020 at 15:06) quoting Robbie Tighe, Louth Mavericks from Maynooth Charity Blitz What’s App Conversation ( 3 March 2020, 14:59 to 15:03)
[55] Joe Grey What’s App Conversation (3 March 2020 at 16:59)
[56] McGroarty, Conor Dublin Bay Raptors What’s App Conversation (3 March 2020 at 19:03)
Social Media
[57] Eirball Facebook Page (2020)Post 29 February 2020 “OK. was out in Maynooth University today for a Charity Flag Football Competition in aid of Ataxia Foundation Ireland. Doing the stats for Dublin Bay Raptors in driving wind and rain (from the comfort of the Press Box after halftime in Game 1 i.e. Joe Grey’s car). it was hard to see all that was going on but here are the Dublin Bay Raptors game stats for Game 1 – a 25-19 victory against Welsh Side Gwent Gators:” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2411792852466403&id=2226857640959926 [Accessed 3 March 2020]
[58] Eirball Facebook Page (2020)Post 29 February 2020 “And the stas for Game 2 today – a 13-26 loss to the Raptors’ bogey team Edenderry Eagles – unfortunately we lost Ireland team member Sean Douglas to a sprained ankle after 4 plays, and the tournament was called off after the second round of matches due to the weather, but here are the Dublin Bay Raptors Offensive & Defensive Stats for Game 2:” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2411794682466220&id=2226857640959926 [Accessed 3 March 2020]
[59] Gwent Gators Facebook Page (2020) Post 24 February 2020: “This coming weekend, the Gwent Gators head over to the Emerald Isle as part of our Pre Season tour, to take part in the Maynooth Charity Blitz Tournament at Maynooth University.” [Internet] Available from:https://www.facebook.com/GwentGators/posts/1020393998359740 [Accessed 3 March 2020]
[60] Gwent Gators Facebook Page (2020) Post 2 March 2020: “So the updates over the weekend didn’t happen as planned. Blame Storm Jorge and the alcohol 😎” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/GwentGators/posts/1026222314443575 [Accessed 3 March 2020]
Images
[61] Maynooth University Bulls (2015) MU Bulls Profile Picture: November 4, 2015 [Internet] Available from: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/12193528_1717537008480455_1400224588425665443_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&_nc_sid=85a577&_nc_ohc=jy-hsVBhVMwAX_mDv_w&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=031aeb56dae2994467849e3bd83f9faa&oe=5EE32D6A [Accessed 15 May 2020]
[62] Maynooth University Hurricanes (2018) Hurricanes Logo [Internet] Available from: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-1/p200x200/38026346_1866849043362350_2546461568355270656_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=7923a6be0f36fd21b1f67437c4ebfc0a&oe=5C6D6BC9 [Accessed 1 December 2018]
[63] NUIM American Flag Football (2015) MU Bulls Profile Picture: December 3, 2012 [Internet] Available from: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/705027_490115404345156_529825120_o.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_sid=a61e81&_nc_ohc=AsbshZg2k4gAX-Zp4qk&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=982dbda09a465abf99649aa98c8292f7&oe=5EE5F2C2 [Accessed 15 May 2020]
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Thanks to Aileen Wynne
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