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International Flag Football Challenge – Ireland 27 England 7 – 6 May 2000

Ireland 27 England 7 – Dublin – 6 May 2000

Ireland 27 England 7 – While it was billed as Ireland’s first ever International Flag Football match, this was not the case, however it was to be memorable nonetheless, with Quarterback Aidan Kelly putting in an impressive preformance to marshall Ireland to a 27-7 triumph. Ireland opened the scoring on their second drive in the First Half with a 25-yard run by Brian Dennehy. Steve Gleeson added the extra point to make it 7-0. England replied almost immediately with their Quarterback Martin Brown connecting with Lawrence Tallon (Fen Harriers) on their next play from scrimmage, who sprinted 70 yards to the endzone. Midway through the First Half Ireland retook the lead when Brian Dennehy added a 20-yard reception and run. Padraig Reddington caught a 10-yard Touchdown Pass from Aiden Kelly and also addec the extra point to put Ireland 20-7 up at halftime.

England pressed hard after the break but failed on numerous occasions to convert possession deep in the Irish half to scores, with Stephen Dunne pull in two interceptions and Al Burke and Padraig Reddington combining for three sacks. Ireland took control of the game late in the Second Half, following Liam Farrell’s 20-yard Touchdown in the dying minutes, to make the final score 27-7. Ireland’s Coach Ian McGuinness was pleased with the win considering it was Ireland’s first ever match (since the Irish American Football Association was resurrected). The match was to become an annual affair with Ireland travelling to England for a return fixture in 2001.

At DublinH1H2Total
England707
Ireland20727
International Flag Football Challenge – Ireland 27 England 7 – 6 May 2000 [Reference: 1-2]
TeamScorersScore
1st Half
IRLBrian Dennehy 25 Run (Steve Gleeson 1xpt)7-0
ENGLawrence Tallon 65 Pass from Martin Brown (Ben Armstrong 1xpt)7-7
IRLBrian Dennehy 20 Pass from ??13-7
IRLPadraig Reddington 10 Pass from Aiden Kelly (Padraig Reddington 1xpt)20-7
2nd Half
IRLLiam Farrell 20 yd TD (PAT good)27-7
International Flag Football Challenge – Ireland 27 England 7 – 6 May 2000 [Reference: 1-2]

Ireland Team Roster

NameTeamPosition
Coaches
Ian McGuinnessDrimnagh Cycos Coach
Players
Aiden KellyDrimnagh Cycos Quarterback
Brian DennehyDublin RebelsRunning Back / Wide Receiver
Liam FarrellDrimnagh Cycos
Padraig ReddingtonDrimnagh CycosWide Receiver / Defensive Line
Steve Gleeson
Al BurkeDefensive Line
Stephen DunneDrimnagh CycosCornerback
International Flag Football Challenge – Ireland Team Roster – 6 May 2000 [Reference: 1-2]

England Team Roster

NameTeamPosition
Players
Lawrence TallonFen HarriersWide Receiver
Marton BrownQuarterback
Ben Armstrong
International Flag Football Challenge – England Team Roster – 6 May 2000 [Reference: 1-2]

References

Newspapers

[1] Anon. (2000) “Kelly Comes to Ireland’s Aid” First Down May 11-17, 2000. Pg. 20

Websites

[3] BritballNow (2003)Britball Match Reports 2000-05-06 Ireland v England – [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/History/Match%20reports/20000506IreEng.htm [Accessed 27 June 2018]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Liam Farrell & Peter Mullen, (Drimnagh Cycos) & Fiona Corrigan, Caoimhe Mullaney, Alan Delaney and John Kane

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Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American & World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 30 November 2020

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Team Canada Flag Football Tour of Ireland and Scotland 2009

Report

Team Canada Flag Football Select Junior Team (18-22) were to tour Ireland and Scotland from 12th to 22nd of March 2009 as part of a Global Tour that was to take in Puerto Rico (5-14 December 2008), Netherlands/Belgium (7-17 May 2009),and Japan (August 2009).

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

[1] Aamjiwnaang Flag Football Facebook (2013) Post to Page by Mike Davey, August 28, 2008 [Internet] Available from: http://www.facebook.com/groups/81286120006/permalink/10151270422500007/ [Accessed 24 November 2020]

Acknowledgements

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Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 24 November 2020

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Team Ireland Flag Football Friendly 2013

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Tymon Park, Tallaght
07.09.2013Dublin TitansTeam Ireland Flag
Team Ireland Flag Football Friendly 2013 [Reference: 1]

Report

The Dublin Titans were scheduled to host Team Ireland Flag Football Team in Tymon Park, Tallaght on 7th September 2013, in preparation for Team Ireland before they departed for the European Championships in Pesaro, Italy from 22nd to 24th of September 2013.

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

[1] Dublin Titans Facebook (2013) Event, September 7, 2013 [Internet] Available from: http://www.facebook.com/events/442584905856909/ [Accessed 24 November 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Joe Grey (Dublin Titans)

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 30 December 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 Reserved.