The Irish American Football Association (IAFA) is the National Governing Body for American Football in Ireland. The IAFA is recognised by the Irish Sports Council and the Federation of Irish Sports. It is affiliated to the European Federation of American Football (EFAF) and the International Federation of American Football (IFAF).

Member Organisations

Irish American Football League
The IAFL plays adult, full contact American football using NCAA rules – those used in major college football in USA. Seven teams contested the 2009 season – Belfast Trojans, Carrickfergus Knights, Cork Admirals, DCU Saints, Dublin Rebels, UL Vikings and West Dublin Rhinos. The IAFL established a league to allow new teams to progress, it is called the DV8s. Six teams contested the 2009 season. A number of these teams will be playing in the IAFL in 2010. There are also several teams showing interest in joining the DV8s league over the next couple of years.

Irish Flag Football Association
The Irish Flag Football Association runs flag football tournaments for both adult and youth players of various age categories. The IFFA has teams in most parts of the country, some affiliated to IAFL teams and others independent. Flag football is the perfect sport for young players who’d like to go on to kitted football at an older age, or for adult players interested in keeping fit and having fun.

Irish American Football Officials Association
Like most sports, American football cannot be played without officials (referees etc). The Irish American Football Officials Association (IAFOA) supplies officiating crews to the IAFL. Due to the expansion of the IAFL in 2009 & 2010, the IAFOA is currently seeking people interested in officiating in the IAFL. Training course for prospective officials will be take place over the winter of 2009/10. New officials are recruited from the ranks of both ex-players and interested fans of the sport. Anyone interested in becoming an official should contact us through the website.

Irish American Football Coaches Association
The Irish American Football Coaches Association (IAFCA) is the professional body for American football coaches in Ireland. It arranges education courses for the purpose of certifying coaches affiliated to Irish teams at all levels of the sport.

Other Info:
IAFL Constitution