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

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