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Dean_222 · 15-05-2008 2:17am

Hey guys!Anyone living in the tipperary area that wants to play for a team?
I play QB for the clonmel warriors(formly known as the willow warriors!)we're always looking for new players:)

E. Fudd · 15-05-2008 8:11pm

I'm from goatstown and would love to give this a try, ex rugby player, what's the closest team and who do I contact?

Cheers

jdivision · 16-05-2008 1:24am

E. Fudd wrote: »

I'm from goatstown and would love to give this a try, ex rugby player, what's the closest team and who do I contact?

Cheers

dublin rebels train in greystones and tallaght outlaws are out by the NBA so they're the closest. regular season's half finished now though

tallaghtoutlaws · 16-05-2008 1:00pm

E. Fudd wrote: »

I'm from goatstown and would love to give this a try, ex rugby player, what's the closest team and who do I contact?

Cheers

Sent you a pm.

Training Saturday at 11am in Tymon. We have a game Sunday at home against Cork at 1pm.

Lothaar · 26-05-2008 4:11pm

Rebels are back training in Booterstown - right beside the DART station. We're training at 12pm this Sunday, if you want to head along.

sew · 15-09-2008 12:02pm

Played some football as a kid - grew up in Chicago - back in Ireland since i was twelve. whats the schedule for training, season? living in Dublin 15.

jdivision · 15-09-2008 12:16pm

Closest teams are Dublin Rhinos (Castleknock) and DCU Saints in Santry. Saints are back in next couple of weeks, not sure when Rhinos are. I play for Saints so obviously would prefer you to join there

and Vikings will tell you to join his team. Best thing is to try out training at both and make up your mind. What age are you? The minimum age to play kitted has gone up. Training's usually Sundays 11-2 and one night during the week. League starts in March. We get a lot of rookies every year so are used to training them up.

Lothaar · 15-09-2008 12:48pm

I live in Dublin 15 and play for the Dublin Rebels (www.dublinrebels.com), so check them out too.

Vikings · 15-09-2008 1:39pm

sew wrote: »

Played some football as a kid - grew up in Chicago - back in Ireland since i was twelve. whats the schedule for training, season? living in Dublin 15.

Hey, we (Rhinos) are already back training. We have training this Sunday if you are interested?

Castleknock College at 12. PM me if you want more info/need a lift or anything!

Barry.

Karlusss · 18-09-2008 10:41pm

Has anybody noticed the amount that Irish people pop up in mailbags on Sky Sports, on NFL.com and everywhere else? There really is a sleeper crowd for football here. It just needs some schools to take it up or something. Maybe our schools aren't big enough on average to field teams?

jdivision · 24-09-2008 5:30pm

Not allowed play kitted until 17 now, but flag football could get a good base in secondary schools

TITAN #1 · 24-09-2008 11:40pm

I have done demo days in a couple of schools and have a few more lined up.
I really need some teachers to become coaches.
There are a few schools in the UK who have really taken to Flag Football.

A Youth and Junior Team Ireland is what I would love to see.

ReacherCreature · 08-10-2008 11:38pm

Hey everyone.

Just thought I'd put up a post here for anyone at all who'd have an interest in playing American Football in Clonmel, Tipperary. At the moment, The Clonmel Warriors are a non-contact team and developing. American Football is well accomodated In Ireland with a league set up for the fully kitted version, there's a league also for flag football.

If you've any interest whatsoever, do contact me. We have a few players and are on the lookout for more. Ages of 16+ are welcomed. If you don't have any idea of how the game is played but have an interest in playing, it's no problem, we'll teach you all the ins and outs of it!

Here's the Warriors Bebo Page : http://www.bebo.com/warriorsfootball

Training takes place each Saturday at 11 am at the Tipperary Insitute. (across from Clonmel Og)

If you've any questions, leave a reply or contact me at Lukozade16@hotmail.com

Thanks,
Luke.

Lothaar · 17-10-2008 10:14am

Hi Luke,
Have you made contact with the IAFL yet? (www.iafl.info) Make sure to let them know you're setting up, as they can assist in the process. You'll need to be a member of the IAFL anyway.

Mars Bar · 25-12-2008 4:04pm

Jaysus Luke, you are everywhere!

Mary from Galway here!

Chanandler Bong · 07-03-2009 11:01pm

Was fascinated to find out there's an Irish football league, (fair play btw), i thought i'd left football forever when i moved over here:rolleyes:,

Was just wondering what type of playbooks would most of the teams use, as in would they come up with their own ones, or base them on similar pro/collegiate playbooks in the States, which are available online (and very interesting),

tallaghtoutlaws · 07-03-2009 11:13pm

Chanandler Bong wrote: »

Was fascinated to find out there's an Irish football league, (fair play btw), i thought i'd left football forever when i moved over here:rolleyes:,

Was just wondering what type of playbooks would most of the teams use, as in would they come up with their own ones, or base them on similar pro/collegiate playbooks in the States, which are available online (and very interesting),

I coach UCD but in the 8's development league. But my playbook is a re hashed version of a playbook from a High School in the US plus my 5 years knowledge. Im certified Level 1 coaching here and have 2 seperate certs from Courses in the US. Alot of the coaches in the IAFL create their playbooks based on their own experience and knowledge mixed with good coaching and standard playbooks from the US I would imagine but again every coach here would have their own method so I could be wrong.

Chanandler Bong · 07-03-2009 11:39pm

tallaghtoutlaws wrote: »

I coach UCD but in the 8's development league. But my playbook is a re hashed version of a playbook from a High School in the US plus my 5 years knowledge. Im certified Level 1 coaching here and have 2 seperate certs from Courses in the US. Alot of the coaches in the IAFL create their playbooks based on their own experience and knowledge mixed with good coaching and standard playbooks from the US I would imagine but again every coach here would have their own method so I could be wrong.

Cool, I'm 18 now and have been over here since 05, played some high school ball back then, as a secondary to baseball, but have probably got a bit rusty since. Would you recommend enlisting for a "8's development team" first to get used to the pace again?

tallaghtoutlaws · 08-03-2009 12:31am

Chanandler Bong wrote: »

Cool, I'm 18 now and have been over here since 05, played some high school ball back then, as a secondary to baseball, but have probably got a bit rusty since. Would you recommend enlisting for a "8's development team" first to get used to the pace again?

Id say for convenience go to the closest team to you. Going to a development team with the season upon us you might see more game time as they continually take on players as for growth. The full teams do also but you may find it hard establishing yourself into a position but I would say contact all the teams and talk to their coaches. They will all give you a fair shot. Where do you live? If you live Northside you have the Rhinos(Full) in Castleknock, Trinty who play in Santry(Dev), DCU (full) also in Santry/Glasnevin not too sure where they play now. The Rebels (Full) Train in booterstown but play in Santry. Dublin Dragon (Dev) Lucan, and UCD unfortunately is students only which is a development team also.

jdivision · 08-03-2009 11:42am

Saints play in ALSAA next to the airport. I'm a coach with the team and you're more than welcome to come down Chanandler. PM me if you need details

kev_s88 · 13-03-2009 1:41pm

How intensive is the development stuff Tallaght...because im a student out in UCD and im looking at getting back into sports, American Football being the main choice. im planning on coming to the games once they start so i can get a feel for it but any help would be great

tallaghtoutlaws · 13-03-2009 2:29pm

kev_s88 wrote: »

How intensive is the development stuff Tallaght...because im a student out in UCD and im looking at getting back into sports, American Football being the main choice. im planning on coming to the games once they start so i can get a feel for it but any help would be great

PM Sent

donnchadhc · 13-03-2009 3:57pm

Are there any flag football competitions? I'd love to give American Football a go, but am skint at the moment (bloody R-word!). Can someone give an outline for flag football?

Sea Devils · 13-03-2009 5:16pm

donnchadhc wrote: »

Are there any flag football competitions? I'd love to give American Football a go, but am skint at the moment (bloody R-word!). Can someone give an outline for flag football?

Where are you based?

donnchadhc · 13-03-2009 5:26pm

Clonskeagh in Dublin.

Sea Devils · 13-03-2009 6:51pm

There are a few Dublin Flag teams around like Trinity or the Dublin Sharks. I'm sure there's loads more these are just off the top of my head.

SimComSports · 15-03-2009 10:12pm

Are there any teams on the North Side of Dublin?
Sorry I know its prebably defo on here somewhere but I cannot find it.

Munky Trader
www.simcomsports.com

jdivision · 15-03-2009 10:34pm

DCU Saints train at St Claire's on Ballymun Road in Glasnevin and play at ALSAA at the airport. PM me if you're interested

elrosseregon · 26-03-2009 4:56am

any position a 5' 9" 60kg guy could play?

jdivision · 26-03-2009 12:48pm

Loads. WR or DB in particular. One of the best running backs in the league is smaller than that and one of the hardest hitting players is a lot smaller than that (although I think he might have retired). It's all about desire. Whereabouts are you based?

elrosseregon · 26-03-2009 2:42pm

Live in Dundrum, I know there's a couple of teams around me

jdivision · 28-03-2009 4:08pm

Rebels in booterstown, UCD (tallaghtoutlaws can tell you if students can play) and the Dublin Rhinos are closest teams to you

tallaghtoutlaws · 28-03-2009 5:15pm

jdivision wrote: »

Rebels in booterstown, UCD (tallaghtoutlaws can tell you if students can play) and the Dublin Rhinos are closest teams to you

Students only in UCD unfortunately.

elrosseregon · 29-03-2009 12:37am

thanks for the info...what time of the year do the teams start recruiting as such?

tallaghtoutlaws · 29-03-2009 3:44am

elrosseregon wrote: »

thanks for the info...what time of the year do the teams start recruiting as such?

All year including mid season

DB74 · 23-07-2009 1:17pm

Hi there

I'm from Dunboyne and I was wondering if the Dunboyne Druids ever got off the ground?

tallaghtoutlaws · 23-07-2009 1:21pm

DB74 wrote: »

Hi there

I'm from Dunboyne and I was wondering if the Dunboyne Druids ever got off the ground?

Nope.

jdivision · 23-07-2009 10:07pm

Closest teams to you DB are West Dublin Rhinos and DCU Saints. Think West Dublin Rhinos are moving to Clondalkin next season though. DCU will be back in training in October, more than welcome to come down. We're in semi finals of the 11s this weekend but we're always looking to improve and we're used to training up rookies - we start out with a bunch of them each October. Also you won't have to buy or pay rent for the gear until you find out whether it's for you. Cuts down the upfront cost. PM me for further details if you're interested.

DB74 · 24-07-2009 9:22am

Thanks guys but at 35 and with a 2nd child on the way in 4 weeks, my playing days are behind me unfortunately. It's just that I never even heard of an American Football team in Dunboyne. I suppose I could be The Waterboy!

ReacherCreature · 24-07-2009 1:54pm

DB74 wrote: »

Thanks guys but at 35 and with a 2nd child on the way in 4 weeks, my playing days are behind me unfortunately. It's just that I never even heard of an American Football team in Dunboyne. I suppose I could be The Waterboy!

You're never too old!

jdivision · 24-07-2009 5:46pm

DB74 wrote: »

Thanks guys but at 35 and with a 2nd child on the way in 4 weeks, my playing days are behind me unfortunately. It's just that I never even heard of an American Football team in Dunboyne. I suppose I could be The Waterboy!

Definitely not too old to play (we have one guy in his 40s) but if you were interested in coaching even we'd still be interested in having you down. Basically there's a role for everyone

Sea Devils · 26-07-2009 5:07pm

Congrats to the Vikings and Rebels for winning their Semi Finals respectively. Should be a great Shamrock Bowl:)

Sea Devils · 09-08-2009 5:10pm

Congrats to the Vikings for winning the Shamrock Bowl over the Rebels 9-6 in OT. Only got to listen to it on that stream provided but it sounded like a very close game:D

mysteriousvee · 15-08-2009 12:23am

FYI - there is a new Irish American Football (IAFL) website due out shortly. The site is expected in the next month according to inside sources. Looking forward to it...:)

tallaghtoutlaws · 15-08-2009 12:36am

mysteriousvee wrote: »

FYI - there is a new Irish American Football (IAFL) website due out shortly. The site is expected in the next month according to inside sources. Looking forward to it...:)

Oh you mean the website that has been in the making for the last 12 or more months

Yeah we wont hold our breath just yet

:D

mysteriousvee you should also let the good folk on the www.iafs.co.uk know the good news.

Also going to assume by your other posts on boards you are working sportsmanager who are making the IAFL website.

WellyJ · 27-10-2009 10:19pm

Where does everyone buy gear in Ireland? (Football gear not heroin

) Can't find any good sites that ship it here.

Vikings · 01-11-2009 6:23pm

I got cleats from www.champssports.com - think they are the same company as eastbay so try www.eastbay.com too.

Or you can go UK and try www.americanfootballuk.com - I bought a helmet from them last season.

Or EU, forelle probably your best bet.

bobby wade · 20-11-2009 12:20pm

tallaghtoutlaws wrote: »

Oh you mean the website that has been in the making for the last 12 or more months Yeah we wont hold our breath just yet :D

mysteriousvee you should also let the good folk on the www.iafs.co.uk know the good news.

Also going to assume by your other posts on boards you are working sportsmanager who are making the IAFL website.

:D:D:D:D:D

_Buck Rogers · 06-12-2009 5:32pm

Lo all, Just wondering is there any teams near Dundalk. I've loved the game for a long time now, used to play 5 v5 with friends. Ah those were the days. . . .anyway point me at the nearest team please:)

jdivision · 06-12-2009 5:46pm

Nearest kitted team would be DCU Saints or Craigavon Cowboys so bit of a trek

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