The North Kildare Reapers became IAFL-1’s first Champions with a 32-14 victory over Drogheda Lightning in the final league game on Sunday 18th August. The win moved them to 6-2 overall, which was enough to seal the title.
The IAFL-1 division has been one of the big successes of 2013. It has delivered the closest title race in the history of the sport in Ireland with three teams – North Kildare, Dublin Dragons and Waterford – all finishing with identical 6-2 records. 50% of all games played in the division were settled by less than one score. The Reapers claimed the title by virtue of their head to head victories over the other two clubs.
Everyone in the IAFA would like to congratulate the Reapers on their victory.