John Carroll University of Ohio won the Celtic Classic with a comfortable 52-2 victory over Ireland (IAFL Allstars) on front of a large crowd at Greystones RFC. However, the big winner was Irish football – this was the first time the Ireland has fielded a representative squad since the reformation of the IAFL in 2001 and the first time Ireland has played against a US college team.
read full articleArchive for May, 2004
John Carroll Win Celtic Classic
Sunday, May 30th, 2004Ireland Team Named for Celtic Classic Game
Thursday, May 13th, 2004The Ireland squad for the Celtic Classic game against John Carroll University was announced this morning by Coach Phil DeMonte (13/5/04). The team chosen for the Celtic Classis is essentially an “allstar” team comprised of the best players playing in the Irish American Football League (IAFL). Players from all 6 league teams – Belfast Bulls, Carrickfergus Knights, Cork Admirals, Dublin Dragons, Dublin Rebels & Univ. Limerick Vikings – are included.
read full articleThe Celtic Classic – Preview
Monday, May 10th, 2004Ireland will be playing U.S. college football side, John Carroll University of Ohio at Greystones Rugby Club on Sunday 30th May in the Celtic Classic American football game. This will be the first visit of a U.S. college football team to Ireland since Notre Dame played Navy in the Shamrock Classic in 1996.
read full articleTeam Ireland v John Carroll University
Saturday, May 1st, 2004Date: Sunday 30th May, K.O. 2pm.
Venue: Greystones RFC, Co. Wicklow (home venue of Dublin Rebels).
Main pitch with covered seating is being used for the JC game.
There will be a full bar at the game and food afterwards.
