The Irish Game

Green_Martian · 15-01-2011 1:04pm

Just noticed this thread now, is there any age limit on someone wanting to start playing the game??? i.e. im neartly 30 would that be too old, im thinking it prob would be:p

TITAN #1 · 17-01-2011 8:39pm

:eek:

nearly 30, man you have a good 15 years left in you.

we have 2 guys who are 40 + on our team.

coachdrake42 · 18-01-2011 9:27am

Happy New Year to all from the Trim Bulldogs!

Just an update to the Bulldogs.
Bulldogs are in their 3rd week of training & while numbers are low, we have had some decent turnout with players, recruiting is ongoing.

LMFM - Listen to our live radio interview Jan 23 between 4:30-5pm

Superbowl - Come on out & show your support for the Trim Bulldogs, as we be hosting a SuperBowl party (pre recorded) in McCormack's bar & lounge, Trim. Feb 12, 2011, starting at 8pm. Contact coach Drake for full details. (must be 18).

coachdrake42 · 18-01-2011 11:32pm

So where do I find my post of 18/01/2011?

ReacherCreature · 19-01-2011 8:42pm

It looks like your thread was moved to this thread and became a post.

Izy · 24-01-2011 1:41pm

Is there a team in Waterford? Or any sort of games/league runnin?

ReacherCreature · 24-01-2011 5:13pm

Yup, the South East Strongbows. I'm not sure how active they are though.

Contact bobby_wade or saw2813 on here for information.

bobby wade · 01-02-2011 11:59am

http://www.americanfootball.ie/2011-iafl-schedule-published/

2011 schedule

Shiroki · 10-02-2011 7:03pm

I love the sport and really want to start playing but I'm only 17. Do I have to wait until I turn 18 or what's the story ? Is it hard to make a team ? Thanks

ReacherCreature · 11-02-2011 11:43am

Shiroki wrote: »

I love the sport and really want to start playing but I'm only 17. Do I have to wait until I turn 18 or what's the story ? Is it hard to make a team ? Thanks

Varies. What's your location?

Shiroki · 11-02-2011 7:51pm

Swords Dublin

Vikings · 13-02-2011 7:59pm

We (Rhinos) have an under 18's team starting this season - first practice was today with a good turnout.

See www.rhinos.ie for some more info and to contact us if you wish, we are based in Castleknock so not too far from you.

Shiroki · 13-02-2011 8:29pm

Sounds really cool

If I were to come next week do I need to bring pads helmet etc ? Are newcomers welcome ? Im good with people but awkward at first

I'd probably ask a friend to come along

Thanks for the heads up Ill be in contact

Vikings · 14-02-2011 2:10pm

No nothing of the sort, just the usual training gear such as tracksuit/shorts and football boots will do for starting out.

That's no problem, bring as many people as you want!

Shiroki · 14-02-2011 7:16pm

Are you just running through plays and stuff or is it fitness training ? And when does the season start ? I was looking on your page and it says theres only like 2 other u18 teams

ReacherCreature · 24-02-2011 1:51pm

Just a quick heads up. UCC are hosting a flag tournament in Cork on the 5th of March. First big tournament in the new year. Several teams are in confirmation. Should be a good day out!

Dizzya · 26-02-2011 3:14pm

Any teams in or around Donegal? Aspiring young CB and or WR here

tallaghtoutlaws · 26-02-2011 11:25pm

Dizzya wrote: »

Any teams in or around Donegal? Aspiring young CB and or WR here

Senior League

Dublin Rebels - www.dublinrebels.com Play Santry, Train Booterstown
DCU Saints - www.dcusaints.com Play/train Glasnevin I think
Dublin rhinos - www.rhinos.ie play/train Castleknock
UCD American Football - No website - Play Train UCD
Dublin Dragons - www.dublindragons.com - play/train Lucan
Trinity - Cant remember their website - Play train Santry
CorK admirals - www.corkadmirals.net - play train UCC
UL Vikings - www.eteamz.com/ulvikings - Play/Train University Limerick
Craigavon Cowboys - www.craigavoncowboys.co.uk - Play Train Craigavon
Belfast Trojans - www.belfasttrojans.com - Belfast
Carrickfergus Knights - www.carrickfergusknights.com - Carrickfergus

Development Teams: (8 a side)
Tullamore Pheonix - Search them on facebook and you will find them. Only team who took part in the development league this season gone.
Trim Bulldogs - http://www.wix.com/42drake/bulldogs
Drogheda Lightning - Search for them on Facebook.

Was also talk of Galway IT and Tallaght IT starting up and a team from Lurgen up North but haven't heard anything from them.

League Unofficial Forum: www.iafs.co.uk

Season Starts in March/April.

First Game of the regular season begins in UCD on March 6th 1pm in UCD. My lads take on Trinity College. Huge Rivalry game to kick off the season.
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me-skywalker · 28-02-2011 1:54pm

What happened to the Outlaws?
Are UCD a students only team?

tallaghtoutlaws · 28-02-2011 2:36pm

me-skywalker wrote: »

What happened to the Outlaws?

Folded 3 years ago due to the lack of numbers.

me-skywalker · 28-02-2011 5:08pm

Cool whats the training days/times?

Im 6ft 165 lbs, no muscle(cough cough) all speed and brains though, always thought Ild love to be a safety or even a Wes Welker type receiver haha

tallaghtoutlaws · 28-02-2011 5:14pm

me-skywalker wrote: »

Cool whats the training days/times?

Im 6ft 165 lbs, no muscle(cough cough) all speed and brains though, always thought Ild love to be a safety or even a Wes Welker type receiver haha

As the season starts this weekend for us Practices go back to one day a week. Wednesdays 4-7. We normally practice Sundays also but we have games taking up 3 of the 4 Sundays in March.

tallaghtoutlaws · 03-03-2011 12:57pm

IAFL Season Kicks Off this weekend.

Old Rivals Trinity College taking on UCD in Belfield. Boards.ie own TO as HC of UCD with his first match this season.

Trinity College

@

University College Dublin

Sunday March 6th 1pm

Match takes place on the Thornfield Pitches right behind the UCD Bowl.

You like football this will be a very competitive match. Dooooo It! Get out and support your local team.

GoldFour4 · 03-03-2011 7:25pm

Best of luck dude

petebricquette · 07-03-2011 4:02am

Great match today between UCD and Trinity. Our lads played a stormer in the second half (on both offence and defence), scoring two touchdowns and converting both for two points each. This put us 16-14 up then Trinity made a great kickoff return to make it 16-20 and sealed the deal with good defence. An excellent spectacle for the Irish game overall. Great job Coach.

Bukman13 · 15-03-2011 3:41pm

Week 3

Some excellent games this week, Vikings @ Rebels is probably the stand out fixture of the regular season, it should be a high quality game.

March 20
UL Vikings

@

Dublin Rebels
Sportslink, Old Airport Road, Dublin, 1PM .

March 20
Carrickfergus Knights

@

Craigavon Cowboys
Brownlow, Craigavon, 1pm

Vikings · 28-03-2011 1:37pm

Rhinos beat the Cork Admirals in their first game of the season.

Full report and pictures at http://www.rhinos.ie/

idiotkid · 31-03-2011 9:57am

Having scrimmaged with both teams (I'm offensive coach with Tullamore phoenix) this year, I would have put my house on Rhinos winning that one by more as they looked very impressive when they visited us.

That said, a win is a win is a win and, in fairness, it was very early in the Admirals' pre-season when they came to Tullamore.

Could be a really competitive season. Really wish we were playing 11s this year.

tallaghtoutlaws · 05-04-2011 10:01pm

Just want to clear up some confusion caused on my part. UCD are a 100% Student team. Students, Staff and Alumni of the college are only eligible to play for the college.

me-skywalker · 06-04-2011 2:59pm

tallaghtoutlaws wrote: »

Just want to clear up some confusion caused on my part. UCD are a 100% Student team. Students, Staff and Alumni of the college are only eligible to play for the college.

Then its not a 100% Student team. Its part student part staff. ;-) TY

ReacherCreature · 06-04-2011 4:55pm

me-skywalker wrote: »

Then its not a 100% Student team. Its part student part staff. ;-) TY

Let's not be picky.

me-skywalker · 06-04-2011 5:20pm

Ah just being pedantic about it for shiggles.

Any chance of a Best of Irish League team V Notre Dame or navy as a warm up game/training excerside/mauling. Would be great for interest in the sport in Ireland and raise awareness/funding?

Black Swan · 07-04-2011 1:00am

Just remember that the ref is watching from the sidelines. Don't let your exchange of banter lead to unsportsman-like conduct. Thanks, Black Swan.

Vikings · 11-04-2011 12:38pm

Rhinos narrowly lost out to Shamrock Bowl winners Dublin Rebels yesterday, 13-0.

http://www.rhinos.ie for game report and some pictures. More photos to follow...

tallaghtoutlaws · 11-04-2011 12:54pm

Week 6

Dublin Dragons 8 @ 74 University College Dublin
Dublin Rebels 13 @ 0 Logo West Dublin Rhinos
Carrickfergus Knights 8 @ 45 UL Vikings

idiotkid · 15-04-2011 9:18am

Thought it best to post this in here rather than start a new thread but Tullamore Phoenix launched a new website this week, PhoenixAFC.com.

Content is fairly minimal at the moment but that'll change over the coming weeks when we add a merchandise shop and other things.

troyzer · 18-04-2011 9:50am

Not enough shout outs for the Dragons! We're in Lucan, easily accesible by bus and we take ANYONE. Literally. We have players from 18-47 and whatever strength, speed or fitness.
We have a rookie majority squad so don't feel shy and come on up. PM me if you want to know more.

tallaghtoutlaws · 18-04-2011 3:58pm

Week 7

UCD 12 @ 8 Cork Admirals
Dublin Rhinos 8 @ 13 Trinity College
Craigavon Cowboys 12 @ 33 Belfast Trojans

McLoughlin · 04-05-2011 9:17pm

Any plans for a Wexford Town based team nearest is Waterford which is to far or any wexford people interested in trying to start a team up ?

tallaghtoutlaws · 04-05-2011 9:24pm

McLoughlin wrote: »

Any plans for a Wexford Town based team nearest is Waterford which is to far or any wexford people interested in trying to start a team up ?

The Southeast Stronbows actually started in Wexford as far as I know and the lad who tried getting off the ground started with flag but posting on the link below would be better for you:

http://www.iafs.co.uk/forum/viewforum.php?f=23&sid=7de55232317d321d0c857ed380884a6c

or

http://www.iafs.co.uk

That is the unofficial website for the league and the lads who were on the Srongbows post there also. Maybe chat to them and see if you can get contacts and revive even flag football. Flag is the best way to guage interest and costs a lot less. Take it from me starting a team isn't an easy thing to do.

ReacherCreature · 04-05-2011 10:51pm

tallaghtoutlaws wrote: »

The Southeast Stronbows actually started in Wexford as far as I know and the lad who tried getting off the ground started with flag but posting on the link below would be better for you:

http://www.iafs.co.uk/forum/viewforum.php?f=23&sid=7de55232317d321d0c857ed380884a6c

or

http://www.iafs.co.uk

That is the unofficial website for the league and the lads who were on the Srongbows post there also. Maybe chat to them and see if you can get contacts and revive even flag football. Flag is the best way to guage interest and costs a lot less. Take it from me starting a team isn't an easy thing to do.

It began has a joint Waterford-Wexford effort, before being based in Waterford. 'bobby_wade' (exact username) on boards would best be able to fix you up - he's Wexford based and helped found the Strongbows. Send him a PM or alternatively contact him through IAFS as described above.

McLoughlin · 05-05-2011 1:12am

Thanks people for that bunch of info I know that it would be a hard thing to do setting up a team and all that but its nice to know that there is like minded people out there.

A_Border_Bandit · 09-05-2011 2:39am

So... Any IAFA games this week?

tallaghtoutlaws · 09-05-2011 2:46am

IAFL Week 8: May 1

Dublin Rebels 7 @ 21 Carrickfergus Knights
Craigavon Cowboys 42 @ 19 Cork Admirals
Belfast Trojans 59 @ 0 Dublin Dragons

IAFL Week 9: May 8th

West Dublin Rhinos 0 @ 14 Carrickfergus Knights
Cork Admirals 15 @ 6 Dublin Dragons

IAFL Development 8's League:

Trim Bulldogs 0 @ 49 Tullamore Phoenix

A_Border_Bandit · 09-05-2011 2:54am

Hard luck to the Bulldog boys. Had they many players? How are they looking? Excuse my ignorance but are Tullamore a good team as far as the 8's are concerned?

tallaghtoutlaws · 09-05-2011 3:06am

A_Border_Bandit wrote: »

Hard luck to the Bulldog boys. Had they many players? How are they looking? Excuse my ignorance but are Tullamore a good team as far as the 8's are concerned?

Tullamore have a full 1 year experience over Trim and have big numbers. Many expected them to step up into the full league. But the opted to go another year in the development league to gain more experience.

idiotkid · 10-05-2011 2:54pm

A_Border_Bandit wrote: »

Hard luck to the Bulldog boys. Had they many players? How are they looking? Excuse my ignorance but are Tullamore a good team as far as the 8's are concerned?

I thought that Trim looked very good considering this was their first ever outing. They brought about 15 players in total I reckon. I really hope they stick with it because I saw more than enough promise there to think they'll be a force in the future.

From my point of view, we (Tullamore) might have a larger squad but a lot of them are rookies too so it was nice to be able to give them an outing. I was happy with the result but there's still an awful lot to be worked on in training.

Vikings · 13-05-2011 3:53pm

Rhinos host the Belfast Trojans on Sunday at 2pm in Castleknock College, all welcome to come along and watch. Should be a good game and we havn't had rain at a home game in a few seasons so should bring good weather too!

Bukman13 · 15-06-2011 1:47pm

Highlights of last Sunday's game between Craigavon Cowboys and Carrickfergus Knights will be aired on BBC Newsline in Northern Ireland tonight from 6.30pm, with extended highlights available from the BBC Sport NI website after the programme.

bobby wade · 19-06-2011 12:40pm

McLoughlin wrote: »

Any plans for a Wexford Town based team nearest is Waterford which is to far or any wexford people interested in trying to start a team up ?

Where in wexford ya based??

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