Tag: American Football

American Football Ireland Premier Division 2020

Scoreboard

Standings

PWLTPFPAPct
Belfast Trojans
Cork Admirals
Craigavon Cowboys
Dublin Rebels
South Dublin Panthers
University College Dublin
University of Limerick Vikings
West Dublin Rhinos
Irish American Football League Shamrock Bowl Conference 2020 [Reference: 1]

Regular Season Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Week 1
08.03.2020University College DublinUniversity of Limerick Vikings
Week 2
15.03.2020West Dublin RhinosCork Admirals
15.03.2020Dublin RebelsUniversity College Dublin
Week 3
22.03.2020West Dublin RhinosSouth Dublin Panthers
Week 4
29.03.2020Craigavon CowboysUniversity College Dublin
29.03.2020Dublin RebelsBelfast Trojans
Week 5
04.04.2020Dublin RebelsUniversity of Limerick Vikings
05.04.2020South Dublin PanthersCraigavon Cowboys
Week 6
18.04.2020South Dublin PanthersUniversity College Dublin
18.04.2020Cork AdmiralsBelfast Trojans
19.04.2020University of Limerick VikingsCraigavon Cowboys
Week 7
03.05.2020South Dublin PanthersCork admirals
Week 8
10.05.2020Cork AdmiralsDublin Rebels
10.05.2020Belfast TrojansCraigavon Cowboys
Week 9
17.05.2020Belfast TrojansWest Dublin Rhinos
Week 10
24.05.2020Craigavon CowboysDublin Rebels
24.05.2020University of Limerick VikingsSouth Dublin Panthers
Week 11
31.05.2020Craigavon CowboysCork Admirals
31.05.2020University College DublinWest Dublin Rhinos
Week 12
07.06.2020Belfast TrojansSouth Dublin Panthers
Week 13
14.06.2020Belfast TrojansUniversity of Limerick Vikings
14.06.2020Craigavon CowboysWest Dublin Rhinos
Week 14
20.06.2020University of Limerick VikingsWest Dublin Rhinos
21.06.2020Dublin RebelsSouth Dublin Panthers
21.06.2020University College DublinCork Admirals
Week 15
04.07.2020South Dublin PanthersBelfast Trojans
04.07.2020Cork AdmiralsUniversity College Dublin
04.07.2020West Dublin RhinosCraigavon Cowboys
05.07.2020University of Limerick VikingsDublin Rebels
Week 16
11.07.2020University College DublinBelfast Trojans
Irish American Football League Shamrock Bowl Conference 2020 Regular Season Results [Reference: 1]

Home Venues

TeamHome Venue
Belfast TrojansBelfast Harlequins RFC
Cork Admirals
Craigavon CowboysPeople’s Park, Portadown
Dublin RebelsSportslink, Santry
South Dublin PanthersWestmanstown Sports Centre
University College DublinUCD Astro Pitch, Belfield
University of Limerick Vikings
West Dublin RhinosCastleknock College
Irish American Football League Shamrock Bowl Conference 2020 Home Venues [References: 2-9]

Report

The 2020 American Football Ireland Season was cancelled on 4 April 2020, a couple of weeks after a revised, shortened season schedule of 6 matches per team was brought in due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. [Ref: 12]

The AFI board made the decision to cancel the season in its entirety due to two main reasons: The uncertainty around when the pandemic would end, making it unlikely a schedule will be published in time for the teams to prepare for the season, and also the probablity of the unavailability of ambulance cover at matches.

The AFI board did, however, state the possibility of running a 2 to 3 week invitational tournament at the end of summer for clubs that wish to take part, making the possibilty of some form of kitted football possible in 2020. [Ref: 11]

References

Websites

[1] Irish American Football Association (2020) SBC 2020 [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/calendar/sbc-2020/ [Accessed 20 January 2020]

[2] Irish American Football Association (2020) Belfast Trojans [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/team/belfast-trojans/[Accessed 20 January 2020]

[3] Irish American Football Association (2020) Cork Admirals [Internet] Available from:https://www.americanfootball.ie/team/cork-admirals/ [Accessed 20 January 2020]

[4] Irish American Football Association (2020) Craigavon Cowboys [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/team/craigavon-cowboys/ [Accessed 20 January 2020]

[5] Irish American Football Association (2020) Dublin Rebels [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/team/dublin-rebels/ [Accessed 20 January 2020]

[6] Irish American Football Association (2020) South Dublin Panthers [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/team/south-dublin-panthers/ [Accessed 20 January 2020]

[7] Irish American Football Association (2020) University College Dublin [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/team/university-college-dublin/[Accessed 20 January 2020]

[8] Irish American Football Association (2020) University of Limerick Vikings [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/team/university-of-limerick-vikings/[Accessed 20 January 2020]

[9] Irish American Football Association (2020) West Dublin Rhinos [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/team/west-dublin-rhinos/ [Accessed 20 January 2020]

[10] American Football Ireland (2020) AFI Premier Division 2020 (Revised Schedule) [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/calendar/afipremdiv-2020/ [Accessed 22 March 2020]

Social Media

[11] American Football Ireland Facebook (2020) Post to Page, 4 April 2020:”The AFI board held an online meeting today to discuss the current ongoing situation and the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/americanfootballireland/posts/3152302024803676 [Accessed 4 April 2020]

Images

[12] American Football Ireland (2020) AFI Logo 2020 [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/AFI-Logo-200.png [Accessed 10 February 2020]

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Acknowledgements

Thanks to Sean Douglas, University College Dublin.

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 6 May 2025. First Published: 13 February 2020

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Linda Holland Irish-Born Pro Legends-Arena American Football Player 2014

Born: Cork.

 

 

Position: Defensive Back

Professional: Western Australia Angels (Legends Football League Australia 2013-2014)

Biography: Linda Holland was born in Cork before moving to Perth, Western Australia in 2009. She started playing American Football there and in 2013 when the Legends Football League came to Australia she jumped at the opportunity to play Professional American Football. Even though the League has garnered criticism for the tiny shorts and crop tops the players wear (at first they played in Lingerie but that was changed after sexism claims) Linda said it was an honour to represent her country, describing herself as “Irish by birth, Irish by grace of God”. The Western Australia Angels reached the Final in 2013-14, losing 36-15 to NSW Surge.

[1]

Legends Football League Australia 2013-14

 PWLTPFPAPct
NSW Surge431011238.750
WESTERN AUSTRALIA ANGELS422010676.500
Queensland Brigade422050117.500
Victoria Maidens41305794.250

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

 Legends Cup   
 NSW Surge36WESTERN AUSTRALIA ANGELS15

[8]

References

Websites

[1] Brian O’Reilly – Irish Independent (2014) February 13 2014: Video: Irish woman becomes star of Australia’s Lingerie Football League [Internet] Availabble from: https://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/video-irish-woman-becomes-star-of-australias-lingerie-football-league-30007193.html [Accessed 6 May 2018]

[2] LFL 360 (2013) NSW Surge vs QLD Brigade – The inaugural Australian LFL game [Internet] Available from: https://www.lfl360.com/australia/new-south-wales-surge/nsw-surge-qld-brigade-the-inaugural-australian-lfl-game/ [Accessed 6 May 2018]

[3] LFL 360 (2013) A Packed Stadium and Upset Win Add to an Ulnikely Maiden Voyage [Internet] Available from: https://www.lfl360.com/australia/packed-stadium-upset-win-add-maiden-voyage/ [Accessed 6 May 2018]

[4] LFL 360 (2013) Heavenly Debut for the Angels [Internet] Available from: https://www.lfl360.com/australia/heavenly-debut-angels/ [Accessed 6 May 2018]

[5] LFL 360 (2013) A Surge Capsizes Maiden Voyage, NSW 36 VIC 12 [Internet] Available from: https://www.lfl360.com/australia/surge-capsizes-maiden-voyage-34-12-sydney [Accessed 6 May 2018]

[6] LFL 360 (2014) Massacre on the Gold Coast, Angels soar above Brigade 41-0 [Internet] Available from: https://www.lfl360.com/australia/massacre-gold-coast-angels-soar-brigade-41-0 [Accessed 6 May 2018]

[7] LFL 360 (2014) LFL Australia: Articles [Internet] Available from: https://www.lfl360.com/category/australia/ [Accessed 6 May 2018]

[8] LFL 360 (2014) LFL Australia: Articles – Page 2 [Internet] Available from: https://www.lfl360.com/category/australia/page/2/ [Accessed 6 May 2018]

Images

[9] Brian O’Reilly – Irish Independent (2014) February 13 2014: Video: Irish woman becomes star of Australia’s Lingerie Football League [Internet] Availabble from: https://cdn-03.independent.ie/videos/article30006990.ece/fd099/AUTOCROP/h342/West%20Cork’s%20Linda%20Holland%20on%20reaching%20football’s%20largest%20stage%20in%20Australia%20(Generated%20thumbnail) [Accessed 29 November 2019]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to the Stephen Fitzgerald & the Staff at Threshold Tallaght.

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 29 November 2019

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You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

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Dublin Tornadoes Vets Irish 8-a-side American Football Team 1993

Dublin Tornadoes Logo

Dublin Tornadoes Logo [Ref: 2]

IAFL 8-a-side Senior Team 1993

 

Home Ground: Tymon Park, Tallaght, Dublin 24

Colours: Navy, Sky Blue and White.

History: 8-a-side Development League Team from Tallaght that competed in 1993. Were made up of Veterans of the Dublin Tornadoes IAFL team. Played in the DV8 Development Mini-League in 1993 alongside Ardee Falcons (Louth), Limerick Patriots and Lee Valley Steelers (Cork). Played a 0-0 tie with Ardee Falcons in front of 5,000 fans in Westport, Co. Mayo in an Irish-American 4th July Festival match, in what is still a record for an Irish American Football League match.

Home Venue Map

Year-by-Year Record

YearRegular SeasonPost-SeasonInternational
 LgePWLTPctPWLTChpPWLT

Results

WeekDateH/AOppositionW/LScore
104.07.93NArdee FalconsT0-0

[1]

References

Image References

[1] Dublin Tornadoes Logo – provided by email from Judd Lasher at http://www.417helmets.com

Websites

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

[2] Dublin Tornadoes (1995) Timmy Tornado Logo [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/19961115063729im_/http://fiachra.ucd.ie:80/~alan/Icons/American/timmy.gif [Accessed 3 July 2018]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Fiona Corrigan.

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American & World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 6 April 2020

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2020

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

Irish American Football League Shamrock Bowl Conference 2013-2019

Final Standings and Playoffs 2013-2019

IAFL Shamrock Bowl Conference 2013

 PWLTPFPAPts
SBC North       
*Belfast Trojans8800  16
*Dublin Rebels8530  10
*Carrickfergus Knights8341  7
West Dublin Rhinos8260  4
Craigavon Cowboys8161  3
SBC South       
*University of Limerick Vikings7520  10
*Trinity College Dublin7520  10
*University College Dublin #7340  5
Cork Admirals5050  0
IAFL Shamrock Bowl Conference 2013 [Reference: 1]
DateHome Team Away Team 
 Wildcard Playoffs   
 2013Dublin Rebels14Carrickfergus Knights6
 2013University of Limerick Vikings19University College Dublin12
 Semi-Finals   
 2013Belfast Trojans14University of Limerick Vikings0
 2013Trinity College Dublin14Dublin Rebels43
 Shamrock Bowl XXVII   
 2013Belfast Trojans48Dublin Rebels18
IAFL Shamrock Bowl Conference Playoffs 2013 [Reference: 7]

IAFL Shamrock Bowl Conference 2014

 PWLTPFPAPts
SBC North       
*Belfast Trojans8710  14
*Dublin Rebels8710  14
*Carrickfergus Knights8350  6
Craigavon Cowboys8260  4
Dublin Dragons8260  4
SBC South       
*Trinity College Dublin8800  16
*University of Limerick Vikings8620  12
*West Dublin Rhinos8350  6
North Kildare Reapers8350  6
Waterford Wolves8080  0
IAFL Shamrock Bowl Conference 2014 [Reference: 2]
DateHome Team Away Team 
 Wildcard Playoffs   
20.07.2014UL Vikings20West Dublin Rhinos6
20.07.2014Dublin Rebels24Carrickfergus Knights0
 Semi-Finals   
27.07.2014Belfast Trojans28UL Vikings6
27.07.2014Trinity College Dublin47Dublin Rebels8
 Shamrock Bowl XXVIII   
10.08.2014Belfast Trojans7Trinity College Dublin0
IAFL Shamrock Bowl Conference 2014 [Reference: 7

IAFL Shamrock Bowl Conference 2015

 PWLTPFPAPts
SBC North       
*Belfast Trojans8800  16
*Dublin Rebels8530  10
*Craigavon Cowboys8350  6
Carrickfergus Knights8260  4
South Dublin Panthers8260  4
SBC South       
*Trinity College Dublin8710  14
*University of Limerick Vikings8620  12
*University College Dublin8350  6
North Kildare Reapers8350  6
West Dublin Rhinos8170  2
IAFL Shamrock Bowl Conference 2015 [Reference: 3]
DateHome Team Away Team 
 Wildcard Playoffs   
 2015Dublin Rebels62Craigavon Cowboys19
 2015UL Vikings20University College Dublin12
 Semi-Finals   
 2015Trinity College Dublin22Dublin Rebels0
 2015Belfast Trojans10UL Vikings0
 Shamrock Bowl XXIX   
 2015Belfast Trojans28Trinity College Dublin14
IAFL Shamrock Bowl Conference 2015 [Reference: 7]

IAFL Shamrock Bowl Conference 2016

 PWLTPFPAPts
SBC North       
*Dublin Rebels87102848214
*Belfast Trojans86202985212
*Carrickfergus Knights853014113210
Craigavon Cowboys81701122452
South Dublin Panthers8080193240
SBC South       
*University College Dublin861120916713
*University of Limerick Vikings86111638613
*Trinity College Dublin82601251804
North Kildare Reapers8260712544
IAFL Shamrock Bowl Conference 2016 [Reference: 4]
DateHome Team Away Team 
 Wildcard Playoffs   
17.07.2016Belfast Trojans31Carrickfergus Knights16
17.07.2016University of Limerick Vikings7Trinity College Dublin6
 Semi-Finals   
24.07.2016Dublin Rebels20University of Limerick Vikings12
24.07.2016Belfast Trojans10University College Dublin7
 Shamrock Bowl XXX   
07.08.2016Dublin Rebels12Belfast Trojans6
IAFL Shamrock Bowl Conference 2016 [Reference: 8-13]

IAFL Shamrock Bowl Conference 2017

 PWLTPFPAPts
SBC North       
* Carrickfergus Knights85301519310
* Belfast Trojans84401731228
University College Dublin83501812656
South Dublin Panthers82601061484
SBC South       
*Dublin Rebels87101939314
*University of Limerick Vikings871030810714
*Cork Admirals84311941389
*Trinity College Dublin83411871287
North Kildare Reapers8080124110
IAFL Shamrock Bowl Conference 2017 [Reference: 5
DateHome Team Away Team 
 Wildcard Playoffs   
23.07.2017Belfast Trojans20Trinity College Dublin18
23.07.2017Univ Limerick Vikings36Cork Admirals12
 Semi-Finals   
30.07.2017Carrickfergus Knights21Univ Limerick Vikings20 ot
30.07.2017Dublin Rebels32Belfast Trojans26 ot
 Shamrock Bowl XXXI   
13.08.2017Dublin Rebels12Carrickfergus Knights6
IAFL Shamrock Bowl Conference 2017 [Reference: 14-16

IAFL Shamrock Bowl Conference 2018

 PWLTPFPAPts
SBC North       
*University College Dublin880025311416
*Belfast Trojans862021711512
*Belfast Knights85302139910
Trinity College Dublin817067201-1
Louth Mavericks8080493000
SBC South       
*Dublin Rebels86202066412
*Cork Admirals85301537410
*South Dublin Panthers8350671506
University of Limerick Vikings8260751834
IAFL Shamrock Bowl Conference 2018 [Reference: 17]
DateHome Team Away Team 
 Wild-Card Playoffs   
22.07.2018Belfast Trojans59Belfast Knights13
22.07.2018Cork Admirals31South Dublin Panthers24
 Semi-Finals   
05.08.2018Dublin Rebels30Belfast Trojans26
05.08.2018University College Dublin13Cork Admirals14
 Shamrock Bowl XXXII Tallaght Stadium 
19.08.2018Dublin Rebels16Cork Admirals18
IAFL Shamrock Bowl Conference 2018 [Reference: 18

IAFL Shamrock Bowl Conference 2019

PWLTPFPAPts
*Cork Admirals87011736315
*Belfast Trojans86111688613
*University College Dublin852120512611
*South Dublin Panthers84401601388
University of Limerick Vikings #8350981205
Dublin Rebels82601041544
West Dublin Rhinos8260942394
Belfast Knights81611011673
IAFL Shamrock Bowl Conference 2019 [Reference: 20]
DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
21.07.2019Belfast Trojans14University College Dublin0
21.07.2019Cork Admirals6South Dublin Panthers21
Shamrock Bowl XXXIIIEnergia Park, Donnybrook
04.08.2019Belfast Trojans24South Dublin Panthers10
IAFL Shamrock Bowl Conference 2019 [Reference: 20]

Report

The Irish American Football League played its first Shamrock Bowl in 1986, and by 2013 there were enough teams playing 11-man contact football to necessitate a Second Tier – the IAFL-1 Conference, with the Top Tier named the Shamrock Bowl conference.

The SBC North Division in 2013 was won by Belfast Trojans on a perfect 8-0 record, and they would meet SBC North runners-up  Dublin Rebels in Shamrock Bowl XVII after the Rebels had beaten SBC South Champions UL Vikings in the Playoffs. The Trojans would win their second Bowl thrashing the Dublin Rebels 48-18.

In 2014 the Cork Admirals and University College Dublin were relegated for failing to complete fixtures in 2013, and the North Kildare Reapers, Waterford Wolves and Dublin Dragons would be promoted. Belfast Trojans, SBC North Champions would meet SBC South Champions Trinity College Dublin in the Shamrock Bowl, defeating the previously undefeated Trinity College side 7-0 in a game that was played in torrential rain.

The 2015 season would feature the return of UCD to the top ranks as well as the South Dublin Panthers (a reformed Dublin Dragons), while the Waterford Wolves had been relegated. Again Belfast Trojans and TCD would win their Divisions and meet in the Shamrock Bowl, where the Trojans completed a perfect season, winning 28-14.

The West Dublin Rhinos would drop down to the IAFL-1 for 2016, as the Rebels won back the title, defeating the Belfast Trojans 28-14 and ending the Trojans Bowl-winning streak at four.

The Cork Admirals would make a return to the SBC in 2017 replacing the Craigavon Cowboys who were relegated, as the Carrickfergus Knights won the SBC North Division title, appearing in their first Shamrock Bowl since 2004, but were unable to dethrone the repeating Dublin Rebels, who beat them 12-6 in a close encounter.

The Louth Mavericks would win the IAFL-1 Bowl in 2017 thus gaining promotion, while the North Kildare Reapers would merge with the South Kildare Soldiers, creating the Cill Dara Crusaders who would play in the IAFL-1 in 2018.

References

Websites

[1] Irish American Football Association (2013) IAFL Standings [Internet] Available from: www.americanfootball.ie/iafl-standings/ [Accessed 23 August 2013]

[2] Irish American Football Association (2014) IAFL Standings [Internet] Available from: www.americanfootball.ie/iafl-standings/ [Accessed 23 August 2014]

[3] Irish American Football Association (2015) IAFL Standings [Internet] Available from: www.americanfootball.ie/iafl-standings/ [Accessed 14 July 2015]

[4] Irish American Football Association (2016) SBC 2016 Schedule [Internet] Available from: www.americanfootball.ie/schedule/sbc-2016-schedule/ [Accessed 26 October 2016]

[6] Irish American Football Association (2016) Journey to Thirty [Internet] Available from: www.americanfootball.ie/journey-to-thirty/ [Accessed 8 August 2016]

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

[17] 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]

[18] 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

[5] 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]

Social Media

[8] Irish American Football Association Facebook Page (2016) Post August 14 2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/iafaireland/posts/1233266033373961 [Accessed 26 October 2016]

[9] Irish American Football Association Facebook Page (2016) Post August 14 2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/iafaireland/posts/1227508007283097 [Accessed 26 October 2016]

[10] Irish American Football Association Facebook Page (2016) Post August 7 2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/iafaireland/posts/1227556927278205:0 [Accessed 26 October 2016]

[11] Irish American Football Association Facebook Page (2016) Post July 17 2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/iafaireland/posts/1212468245453740 [Accessed 26 October 2016]

[12] Irish American Football Association Facebook Page (2016) Post July 24 2016[Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/iafaireland/posts/1217083948325503 [Accessed 26 October 2016]

[13] Irish American Football Association Facebook Page (2016) Post July 24 2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/iafaireland/posts/1217246988309199 [Accessed 26 October 2016]

[14] Carrickfergus Knights Facebook Page (2017) Facebook Post July 30 2017 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/CarrickKnights/posts/1067948010006303 [Accessed 2 August 2017]

[15] Dublin Rebels Facebook Page (2017) Facebook Post July 30 2017 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/dublinrebels/posts/617503018373620 [Accessed 2 August 2017]

[16] Irish American Football Association (2017) Facebook Post 14 August 2017 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/iafaireland/posts/1619638348070059 [Accessed 14 August 2017]

[19] Irish American Football Association Facebook Page (2018) IAFA shared an Album – 20 August 2018 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/iafaireland/posts/2060236584010231 [Accessed 20 August 2018]

Websites

[20] Irish American Football Association (2019) SBC 2019 [Playoffs][Standings][Results & Fixtures] [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/home/kitted-football/sbc-2019/ [Accessed 22 July 2019]

Images

[21] Irish American Football Association (2019) IAFA Logo [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IAFA-Logo-400.png [Accessed 7 April 2019]

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

About this document

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Last Updated: 16 April 2025. First Published: 27 July 2020

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Dublin Tornadoes Irish American Football Team 1995 Season Roster & Match Reports

Dublin Tornadoes Logo
Dublin Tornadoes Logo

Image References

[1] Dublin Tornadoes Logo – provided by email from Judd Lasher at http://www.417helmets.com

1995 IAFL Table

 PWLTPFPAPct
Dublin Tornadoes8800120191.000
Dublin Lightning64207486.667
Carrickfergus Knights72504972.287
Lurgan Area Raiders707014100.000

[2]

1995 Results

WeekDateH/AOppositionW/LScore
228.05.95HDublin LightningW48-6
518.06.95HCarrickfergus KnightsL0-14
709.07.95ALurgan Area RaidersW20-0
816.07.95ADublin LightningW20-0
923.07.95HLurgan Area Raiders  
SF17.09.95HLurgan Area RaidersW60-0
SB X24.09.95NCarrickfergus KnightsW34-12

Week 2

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Dublin Lightning    6
Dublin Tornadoes    54
ScorersScore
TOR – Dennehy 90yd Run 
TOR – Dennehy 48yd Run 
TOR – Dennehy 25yd Run 
TOR – Dennehy Run 

Week 4

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Dublin Tornadoes    32
Carrickfergus Knights1300013
ScorersScore
1st Quarter 
CAR – McKenny 63yd Punt Return 
CAR – Woods 18yd Int Return0-13
TOR – Dennehy 50yd Run 
TOR – Dennehy TD 
TOR – Dennehy TD 
TOR – Dennehy TD 
TOR – Dennehy TD 
TOR – Dennehy, 2xpt 

Reference: [13]

Week 5

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Carrickfergus Knights00000
Dublin Tornadoes    14
ScorersScore
1st Half 
TOR – Byrne Run0-6
3rd Quarter 
TOR – Dennehy TD0-12
TOR – C. Morrell Safety0-14

Reference: [11]

Week 7

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Dublin Tornadoes    20
Lurgan Area Raiders00000
ScorersScore
1st Quarter 
TOR – O’Brien 8yd Run6-0
3rd Quarter 
TOR – G. Morrell 12yd Run12-0
4th Quarter 
TOR – O’Brien Run, Redmond 2xpt20-0

Reference : [19]
[22][7]

Week 8

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Dublin Tornadoes00  20
Dublin Lightning00000
ScorersScore
1st Quarter 
TOR – G.Morrell 45yd Int Return6-0
TOR – D. Grandmaison 2yd Run12-0
4th Quarter 
TOR – G. Morrell 40yd Fumble Return, G. Morrell 2x20-0

Reference: [18]

Week 9

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Lurgan Area Raiders     
Dublin Tornadoes     
ScorersScore
  

Playoffs

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Lurgan Area Raiders00000
Dublin Tornadoes    60
ScorersScore
  

Reference: [3]

Shamrock Bowl X,

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Carrickfergus Knights    12
Dublin Tornadoes    34
ScorersScore
1st Quarter 
CAR – Kick Return6-0
TOR – McGowan 3yd Run6-6
2nd Quarter 
TOR – TD6-12
3rd Quarter 
TOR – Grandmaison Run6-18
TOR – Dennehy Run6-24
CAR – Banks12-24
TOR – Grandmaison Run12-34

Most Valuable Player: Dublin Tornadoes Offensive Line

Roster 1995

PlayerPosition
Brien SuttonQuarterback
Alan ByrneRunning Back
Phil McGowanRunning Back
Brian DennehyRunning Back
John GerardWide Receiver
Jim WalshWide Receiver
Padraig RedlingtonTight End
Alan O’BrienOffensive Guard
Phil WoodyardOffensive Tackle
MarkOffensive Tackle
Denis SoroghanOffensive Center
Danny O’CallaghanOutside Linebacker
Craig MirrellOutside Linebacker
Joe ClarkeMiddle Linebacker
Dave GrandmaisonStrong Safety
Conor LennardFree Safety
John JonesDefensive Tackle
Ray HodgeDefensive Tackle
FergalDefensive End
Dave McGrathCornerback
Padraig Redmond 
Gary MorrellRunning Back / Wide Receiver
Phil McGowanLinebacker
Stephen McKennyKick Return
Paul Woods 
Joe ClarkeLinebacker

References: [1]

References

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Sources

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Internet Archive

[1] Dublin Tornadoes (1997) Players Roster ’95 [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/19970618100359/http://fiachra.ucd.ie/~alan/tornado.html [Accessed 20 March 2018]

Images

[65] Dublin Tornadoes (1995) Timmy Tornado Logo [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/19961115063729im_/http://fiachra.ucd.ie:80/~alan/Icons/American/timmy.gif [Accessed 3 July 2018]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Jillian Glynn

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Dublin Rebels Junior Team 2006

Irish Flag Football Association Junior League 2005-06

Irish Flag Football Association Logo [Reference: 1]

Table

 PWLTPFPAPts
Northern Division       
Belfast Bulls65101854415
Craigavon Silver Titans5230611156
Carrickfergus Knights6240581186
Craigavon Blue Titans514072893
Southern Division       
Dublin Rebels7520581315
Broncos220086286
Cork Admirals211042383
Cork Predators211039783
Dublin Rebel Rams20206840
North Dublin Marshalls10100
Irish Flag Football Association Junior League 2005-06 [References: 2-5]

Playoffs

DateHome TeamAway Team
Bowl Day(Venue: ALSAA)
21.05.2006
Irish Flag Football Association Junior League 2005-06 [References: 2-5]

Results

DateHome Team Away Team 
 Round 1 (Thanksgiving) (Venue: ALSAA) 
 Group A   
20.11.2005Belfast Bulls38Cork Admirals14
20.11.2005Dublin Rebel Rams6Belfast Bulls56
20.11.205Cork Admirals28Dublin Rebel Rams0
 Group B   
20.11.2005Craigavon Silver Titans13Dublin Rebels20
20.11.2005Dublin Rebels38Carrickfergus Knights0
20.11.2005Carrickfergus Knights16Craigavon Silver Titans24
 Group C   
20.11.2005Craigavon Blue Titans26Cork Predators27
20.11.2005Cork Predators12Broncos52
20.11.2005Broncos34Craigavon Blue Titans16
Round 2(Venue: ALSAA)
28.01.2006Craigavon Blue TitansBelfast Bulls
28.01.2006Dublin RebelsLCarrickfergus KnightsW
28.01.2006Belfast BullsNorth Dublin Marshalls
28.01.2006Craigavon Silver TitansWDublin RebelsL
28.01.2006Craigavon Blue TitansNorth Dublin Marshalls
28.01.2006Craigavon Silver TitansCarrickfergus Knights
28.01.2006Belfast BullsLDublin RebelsW
28.01.2006Craigavon Blue TitansCarrickfergus Knights
28.01.2006Craigavon Blue TitansCraigavon Silver Titans
28.01.2006North Dublin MarshallsCarrickfergus Knights
28.01.2006Belfast BullsCraigavon Silver Titans
28.01.2006North Dublin MarshallsLDublin RebelsW
28.01.2006Craigavon Blue TitansLDublin RebelsW
28.01.2006Belfast BullsCarrickfergus Knights
28.01.2006North Dublin MarshallsCraigavon Silver Titans
 Round 3   
30.04.2006Belfast Bulls43Craigavon Silver Titans18
30.04.2006Craigavon Blue Titans30Carrickfergus Knights0
30.04.2006Carrickfergus Knights36Craigavon Silver Titans6
30.04.2006Belfast Bulls28Craigavon Blue Titans0
30.04.2006Belfast Bulls20Carrickfergus Knights6
Irish Flag Football Association Junior League 2005-06 [References: 2-5]

Report

In the first tournament of the Irish Flag Fotball Association Junior League on 20 November 2005 in a Thanksgiving Event held at ALSAA (aer Lingus Sports and Athletic Association at Dublin Airport), Belfast Bulls came out on top with two wins from two. Broncos and the Dublin Rebels each also won both their games. Cork Admirals, Craigavon Silver Titans and Cork Predators all won one game each while Craigavon Blue Titans, Carrickfergus Knights and Dublin Rebel Rams lost both their games.

Six teams entered the second tournament on 28 January 2020, with North Dublin Marrshalls a new entry. Dublin Rebels narrowly lost their first two games before winning their last three to put them on 5-2 for the year.

Belfast Bulls won all three matches in their Irish Flag Football Association Junior League Northern Division Tournament on 30 April 2006. Craigavon Blue Titans came second on 1-1, Carrickfergus Knights third on 1-2 and Craigavon Silver Titans finished with two losses. The final game between the Blue Titans and Silver Titans wasnot played.

Dublin Rebels Junior Team 2006
Dublin Rebels Junior Team 2006 [Reference: 6][Photo Credit: Dublin Rebels]

About Flag Football

Flag Football is a non-contact version of American Football whereby teams (usually of 5) play on a smaller field (50 yards with two 10 yard endzones), using Flags tied around their waist which must be pulled of by the tackler. The aim as in American Football is to pass or run the ball into the opposition endzone, within a specified number of downs (attempts) – teams have four downs in which to reach the Halfway line or two lines close to either endzone, or the ball is turned over to the opposition. On completing either a touchdown (reaching the endzone) or one of the first down markers (ie the Halfway line or one of the other two lines) the down count starts at one again. A Touchdown is worth 6 points, and a conversion (which must be passed into the endzone) is worth one or two points depending on whether the scoring team opts to start from the 5 yard line or 20 yard line. There is no kicking, although in Irish Flag Football in the 1990s there was kicking and seven player teams. Teams are mixed (coed).

References

Websites

[1] Irish American Football League (2005) 2005 Thanksgiving Flag Football Tournament [Internet] Available from: http://americanfootball.ie/iafl/flagnov05.htm [Accessed 25 October 2016]

Internet Archive

[2] Irish Flag Football Association (2006) – Wayback Machine 2006/05/07 Results (November 23, 2005) [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20060507204557/http://www.irish-flag-football.com/ [Accessed 25 March 2017]

[3] Irish Flag Football Association (2006) – Wayback Machine 2006/05/07 Junior League Table / Junior League Results (May 1, 2006) [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20060507204557/http://www.irish-flag-football.com/ [Accessed 25 March 2017]

[4] Dublin Rebels | Wayback Machine (2007) Introduction to the Junior Rebels [Internet] Available from:    http://web.archive.org/web/20070319105246/http://www.dublinrebels.com:80/page.php?35   [Accessed 27 March 2018]

Internet Archive

[5] Dublin Rebels | Wayback Machine (2007) Introduction to the Junior Rebels [Internet] Available from:    http://web.archive.org/web/20070319105246/http://www.dublinrebels.com:80/page.php?35   [Accessed 27 March 2018]

Images

[6] Dublin Rebels | Wayback Machine (2007) Junior_Rebels [Internet] Available from:   http://web.archive.org/web/20070319105246im_/http://www.dublinrebels.com//images/juniors/Junior_Rebels.jpg    [Accessed 21 November 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Peter Mullen, Drimnagh Cycos

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Dublin Tornadoes Logo

Dublin Tornadoes American Football Ireland Team 1986-1996

Dublin Tornadoes Logo
Dublin Tornadoes Logo

IAFL Senior Team 1986-1996

Home Ground: Civil Service Grounds, Islandbridge, Dublin 8/ Tymon Park, Tallaght, Dublin

Colours: Blue Jerseys with White and Sky Blue Stripes on Sleeves, Blue Pants, Blue Helmets with White and Sky Blue Stripes

Founded in 1987 in Tallaght. They won the Shamrock Bowl in 1993, 1994 and 1995, the first over Dublin rivals, the Celts. Disbanded after losing the Shamrock Bowl in 1996

Links to Year-by-Year Season Reports & Rosters

1995

Home Venue Map: Tymon Park, Tallaght (also Bushy Park, Phoenix Park and St. Anne’s Park)

Year-by-Year Record

YearRegular SeasonPlacePost-SeasonTitlesInternational
 PWLT PWLT PWLT
1987105503rd    –    
198861504th    –    
198980803rd    –    
1990    –    –    
19918350–    –    
199264201st1010Div–    
1993109011st2200SB    
199465101st1100SB    
199588001st2200SB    
1996    –    –    
dublin-tornadoes-1993-shamrock-bowl-winners

Dublin Tornadoes – Shamrock Bowl VIII Winners 1993[66]

1987 Results

WeekDateH/AOppositionW/LScore
524 MayABelfast GiantsL2-52
631 MayHCraigavon CowboysL0-32
814 JuneACarrickfergus CougarsW22-0
921 JuneHColeraine ChieftansW38-6
1212 JulyADublin CeltsL0-40
1319 JulyHJordanstown JaguarsW1-0 #
152 AugHBangor BuccaneersW32-0
1616 AugAEast Side JetsW1-0 #
1830 AugAEast Side JetsW1-0 #
 

1988 Results

WeekDateH/AOppositionW/LScore
117 AprHColeraine ChieftansW46-0
21 MayLCraigavon CowboysL0-32
415 MayADublin CeltsL6-14
529 MayHBelfast BlitzersL6-36
612 JuneABelfast BlitzersL0-40
????HCraigavon CowboysL0-1 #
 

1989 Results

WeekDateH/AOppositionW/LScore
17 MayHNI GiantsL0-1 #
321 MayHA26 BulldogsL0-1 #
54 JuneAA26 BulldogsL0-1 #
611 JuneANI GiantsL0-1 #
825 JuneACraigavon CowboysL0-1 #
92 JulyADublin CeltsL0-1 #
109 JulyHBelfast SpartansL0-1 #
????HEast Antrim CougarsL0-1 #
 

1990 Results

WeekDateH/AOppositionW/LScore

1991 Results

WeekDateH/AOppositionW/LScore
111.05.91HBelfast SpartansL6-14
219.05.91AAntrim BulldogsL6-32
 09.06.91HNewtownabbey WarriorsW 
 16.09.91HAntrim BulldogsW6-0
 13.07.91HDublin CeltsL12-44
 08.91HBelfast SpartansL6-8
 08.91HDublin CeltsL0-40
      

1992 Results

WeekDateH/AOppositionW/LScore
1 ABelfast SpartansL13-16
35 JulyHDublin CeltsW22-0
4 HLee Valley SteelersW22-0
519 JulyACraigavon CowboysL0-26
916 AugADrogheda VikingsW16-0
1023 AugHAntrim BulldogsW8-0
SF13 SepHAntrim BulldogsL6-19
 

1993 Results

WeekDateH/AOppositionW/LScore
116 MayHBelfast SpartansW 
412 JuneHDublin CeltsW24-0
519 JuneHCraigavon CowboysT0-0 ot
 4 JulyHBelfast spartansW33-0
 11 JulyHLee Valley SteelersW48-0
 18 JulyALee Valley SteelersW31-0
 22 AugHDublin CeltsW23-7
SF12 SepHBelfast SpartansW20-0
SB VII26 SepNDublin CeltsW19-2

1994 Results

WeekDateH/AOppositionW/LScore
121 AprABelfast SpartansW15-6
21 MayHBelfast SpartansW45-6
322 MayHCarrickfergus KnightsL6-7
45 JuneHLurgan Area RaidersW24-2
 14 AugHLurgan Area Raiders  
SB IX25 SepNCarrickfergus KnightsW18-13

1995 Results

WeekDateH/AOppositionW/LScore
228 MayHDublin LightningW48-6
518 JuneHCarrickfergus KnightsL0-14
79 JulyALurgan Area RaidersW20-0
816 JulyADublin LightningW20-0
923 JulyHLurgan Area Raiders  
SF17 SepHLurgan Area RaidersW60-0
SB X24 SepNCarrickfergus KnightsW34-12

1996 Results

WeekDateH/AOppositionW/LScore
 9 JuneHBelfast SpartansW30-6
 AugHPortadown PanthersW34-0
 25 AugACarrickfergus Knights  
SB XI NDublin LightningL8-26

Websites

Image References

[1] Dublin Tornadoes Logo – provided by email from Judd Lasher at http://www.417helmets.com

[1] Britball Now (2016) Results Section [1987] [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/results-section.html [Accessed 23 March 2017]

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

[3] Britball Now (2016) Results Section [1988] [Other Kitted] [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/results-section.html [Accessed 27 February 2017]

[4] 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]

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

 

Sources

 

 

[6] Naughton, L. (1991) “Minority Report: Tornadoes are flying”, Evening Herald. Thursday, April 18, 1991, pg. 56.

[7] Naughton, L. (1991) “Minority Report: Look out for the Dublin Tornadoes”, Evening Herald. Thursday, May 9, 1991, pg. 55.

[8] Anon. (1991) “TODAY: AMERICAN FOOTBALL”, Irish Press. Saturday, May 11, 1991, pg. 46.

[9] Naughton, L. (1991) “Minority Report: Spartans supreme”, Evening Herald. Thursday, May 16, 1991, pg. 62.

[10] Naughton, L. (1991) “Minority Report: Tornadoes all the way”, Evening Herald. Thursday, June 13, 1991, pg. 60.

[11] Naughton, L. (1991) “Minority Report: Defensive Tornadoes do it”, Evening Herald. Thursday, June 27, 1991, pg. 59.

[12] Naughton, L. (1991) “Minority Report: CELTS STAY UNBEATEN”, Evening Herald. Thursday, July 25, 1991, pg. 55.

[13] Naughton, L. (1991) “Minority Report: Tornadoes toppled!”, Evening Herald. Thursday, August 15, 1991, pg. 44.

[14] Naughton, L. (1991) “Minority Report: CELTS TOP LEAGUE”, Evening Herald. Thursday, August 22, 1991, pg. 53.

[15] Naughton, L. (1991) “Minority Report: Tip-toe around American grid!”, Evening Herald. Thursday, September 26, 1991, pg. 91.

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

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

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

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

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

[21] 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

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

[16] (1993) Dublin Celts Team Roster 1993. Shamrock Bowl Programme. 26 September.

[17] (1993) Tornadoes Bowl Glory.First Down. 9 October, p. 20.

[18] (1993) Storm Dave Talks Back. First Down. 15 May, p. 18.

[19] (1993) Coast Guard at Sea. First Down. 12 June, p. 17.

[20] (1993) Irish Zeros. First Down. 19 June, p. 21.

[21] Naughton, L. (1993) US Football. Evening Herald. 3 June, p. 61.

[22] Naughton, L. (1993) US Football. Evening Herald. 8 July, p. 65.

[23] Naughton, L. (1993) US Football. Evening Herald. 22 July, p. Sport 1.

[24] (1993) American Football comes to Westport next Sunday. Connaught Telegraph. 30 June, p. 23.

[25] (1993) American Football – A first for Mayo. Mayo News. 30 June, p. 40

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

[27] Anon. (1994) Dublin Clinch Crown. First Down. 8 October1994. p. 22

[28] Anon. (1994) Scoreboard. First Down. 16 July 1994. p. 19

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

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

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

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

[33] Anon. (1994) Full Round-Up of BAFA’s Divisions Two and Three. First Down. 7 May 1994. pg. 21

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

[35] Naughton, L. (1994) Tornadoes hit!. Evening Herald. Thursday, 21 April 1994 . pg. 54

[36] Naughton, L. (1994) American Football. Evening Herald. Thursday, 5 May 1994 . pg. 91

[37] Naughton, L. (1994) American Football. Evening Herald. Thursday, 26 May 1994 . pg. 68

[38] Naughton, L. (1994) Tornadoes turn up the power. Evening Herald. Thursday, 28 July 1994. pg. 55

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

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

[41] Naughton, L. (1994) American Football. Evening Herald. Thursday, 22 September 1994. pg.78

[42] Naughton, L. (1994) US Football. Evening Herald. Thursday, 29 September1994. pg.58

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[61] Naughton, L. (1996) “American Football” Evening Herald. Thursday, 22 August 1996, pg. 67.

[62] Naughton, L. (1996) “US Football” Evening Herald. Thursday, 9 September 1996, pg. 65.

[63] Naughton, L. (1996) “US Football – Tornadoes call-up” Evening Herald. Thursday, 1 February 1996, pg. 61.

[64] Naughton, L. (1996) “US Football” Evening Herald. Thursday, 13 June 1996, pg. 71.

 

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]

 

Images

 

[65] Dublin Tornadoes (1995) Timmy Tornado Logo [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/19961115063729im_/http://fiachra.ucd.ie:80/~alan/Icons/American/timmy.gif [Accessed 3 July 2018]

[66] Irish American Football Association (2018) Nostalgia – A look a some pictures from the archives [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171016_165339-1024×768.jpg [Accessed 3 July 2018]

 

Acknowledgements

 

Thanks to Rose McCabe

 

About this document

 

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 9 April 2019

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2019

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Resereved.

Irish American Football Teams v Canadian Semi-Pro Teams 1994-1995

Irish Teams versus Canadian Teams 1994-1995

DateIrish Team Canadian Team 
07.1994Carrickfergus/BelfastLHull Raiders (QC)W
10.07.1994Dublin Tornadoes18Hull Raiders (QC)17
08.1994Dublin Tornadoes19Team Canada 18
08.1994Ireland/Le Mans Caimans7Team Canada27
19.07.1995Ireland22Ottawa Gee Gees Alumni (ON)34
03.08.1995Ireland27Ottawa Gee Gees Alumni (ON)24
Irish American Football teams versus Canadian teams 1994-1995 [Reference 1-12]

Report

Irish American Football teams have played Canadian teams as well as American teams, faring much better.

The first of these matches was in 1994, when the Hull Raiders from Quebec toured Ireland, defeating a combined Carrickfergus/Belfast team and losing 18-17 to the Dublin Tornadoes, who would also defeat a Team Canada 19-18, while a combined Ireland/Le Mans Caimans team would lose 27-7 to the Canadians in France. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]

In 1995, Team Ireland would split a two-game series with the Gee-Gees a Canadian Alumni team from Ottawa. During these games Canadian Football rules were slipped in, making it difficult for the Irish teams.[5][6][7][8]

Carrickfergus Knights lost a game to a Team Canada U21s, 34-6 in 2002 [10],  before Ireland U20s beat Greendell Falcons, a junior team from Manitoba 22-20 in 2013 [11].

References

Bibliography

[1] Evening Herald (1993) Tornadoes Plan for ’94 Evening Herald. Thursday, October 07, 1993, pg. 52

[2] Evening Herald (1994) YOUR SPORTING UPDATE AT A GLANCE – AMERICAN FOOTBALL Evening Herald. Thursday February 17, 1994, pg. 53

[3] Evening Herald (1994) Tornadoes Test Evening Herald. Thursday July 07, 1994, pg. 61

[4] Evening Herald (1994) “Tornadoes Test” Evening Herald. Thursday July 07, 1994, pg. 61

Websites

[5] Irish American Football Association (2016) History of US Teams playing in Ireland [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/history-of-us-teams-playing-in-ireland/ [Accessed 22 November 2016]

[6] Wayback Machine – Irish National Team (1999) The Irish National Team [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/19990203153252/http://fiachra.ucd.ie/~alan/national_team.html [Accessed 5 July 2017]

[7] Wayback Machine – Dublin Tornadoes (2000) Welcome to the Dublin Tornadoes Web Site [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20000422074512/http://www.connect.ie/users/tornadoes/Welcome.htm [Accessed 16 April 2017]</p

[8] Wayback Machine – Dublin Tornadoes (2001) Irish National American Football Team [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20010710173628/http://www.connect.ie/users/tornadoes/NatTeam/History.htm [Accessed 16 April 2017]

[9] Wayback Machine – Irish American Football Association (2002) August 25th 2002 – TEAM CANADA 34 – 6 CARRICKFERGUS KNIGHTS [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20021210031300/http://www.irish-american-football.org/news%20stories/25aug02.htm [Accessed 8 October 2017]

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