Archive for June, 2010

EA Sports interactive demo at Farmleigh

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

EA Sports will have an interactive demonstration of Madden and EA Sports Active in conjunction with the IAFA at the Family Fitness Day in Farmleigh, 4th July.

read full article

UL Vikings Victorious in Atlantic Cup Final

Sunday, June 27th, 2010

Vikings win Western European Championships by defeating Lelystad Commanders (Neth) 19-18 in a thrilling final at Belfield, Dublin. Picture: Adrian Garvey kicks the winning score with 51 seconds remaining.

read full article

UL Vikings win European Semi-Final

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

Irish Champions, UL Vikings defeat Dudelange Dragons (Lux) 58-14. Will play Lelystad Commanders (Neth) in European Final on Sunday 27th June.

read full article

Blarney Bowl, 4th July, Cork

Friday, June 25th, 2010

Sunday 4th July, American Independence Day will see the momentous clash of The Cork Admirals versus The Dublin Dragons in the shadow of the monolithic Blarney Castle.

read full article

Newsflash #14 – 20 June 2010

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

This weeks game management issues, schedule & rules items
Newsflash 20 June

read full article

Rebels 28-13 Knights

Monday, June 21st, 2010

Carrickfergus Knights vs Dublin Rebels Sunday June 20th, Sportslink, Santry
The Carrickfergus Knights traveled to Dublin in perfect conditions to face their historic rivals: Dublin Rebels. A rivalry older than some of the teams’ rookies, this matchup had been highlighted on the calendar of each team since the start of the season; and once things were underway in this battle for the IAFL league title, they didn’t disappoint. Kevin Finnegan returned the opening kick-off fifty yards and set the Rebels up with an early upper hand. Though they struggled to finish drives and committed some costly turnovers, the early advantage was [...]

read full article

Atlantic Cup interview

Friday, June 18th, 2010

Interview with IAFA President Greg Loughran

read full article

Newsflash #13 – 13 June 2010

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

This weeks game management issues, schedule & rules items
Newsflash 13 June
Atlantic Cup – Assistants required
as you are aware the Atlantic will take place on 26th & 27th June 2010. There will be four games (2 semi-finals on Saturday and the bronze medal game and final on Sunday). The officiating crews will be made up of officials from Britain, Ireland, Belgium and the Netherlands.
However, 9 ancilliary officials are required for each game – chain crew (3 people), ball persons (2 for each team = 4 for each game) and statisticians (2 for each game).
Each team is required to provide 3 people [...]

read full article

Knights Escape Sentinels (35-12)

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

The first ever meeting of these clubs

read full article

Cowboys 24 Trojans 20

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Craigavon Cowboys 24 Belfast Trojans 20.

read full article