Carrickfergus Knights News

2012 IAFL Schedule Published – New Format Announced.

Monday, January 9th, 2012

2012 Irish American Football League Schedule – 11 teams will contest Ireland’s premier competition. This years format includes a new league format and an earlier start.

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IAFL Workshop – 2012 League Structure.

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

On Saturday 17th September 2011, the Irish American Football League (IAFL) held a workshop in Dublin to discuss the structure and timing of the league season going forward.

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Vikings & Rebels reach Shamrock Bowl XXV

Sunday, July 17th, 2011

Shamrock Bowl XXV will feature the UL Vikings and the Dublin Rebels after both teams won their semi-finals today. Shamrock Bowl XXV will be played at Morton Stadium on Sunday 31st July, kick-off 4pm.

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Shamrock Bowl XXV Tickets

Friday, July 1st, 2011

Tickets for Shamrock Bowl XXV are now on sale from Ticketmaster. Shamrock Bowl XXV will take place at Morton Stadium on Sunday July 31st.

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Play-off Fixtures – 5 teams to contest knock-out rounds.

Monday, June 27th, 2011

UL Vikings (pictured) will be No. 1 seed in the Play-offs.

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Catch a game – Week 15

Thursday, June 16th, 2011

Carrickfergus Knights (6 – 1) @ Belfast Trojans (5 – 2)
Malone RFC, Belfast. 2pm.
In week 5 the Trojans travelled to Carrickfergus where they met an in form Knights team.  The Trojans conceded a season high 34 points in a losing effort where they managed, another, season low 6 points of their own. Since then they have pushed the Knights hard, trading the lead in the toughest division.  Since that game on April 3rd the Trojans have gone 4 – 1, including a stunning victory over current champions  The Dublin Rebels.
Carrickfergus are having a season most IAFL Teams only dream of.  [...]

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IAFL Week 9 – Game Previews.

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

West Dublin Rhinos @ Carrickfergus Knights
The game of the week would have to be the clash between the West Dublin Rhinos (1-2)  and the   Carrickfergus Knights(3-1).  The Knights appear to have set themselves up for a home semi-final following last week’s win over the IAFL Champion Dublin Rebels team.  The Rhino’s record does not tell the whole story of their season so far.  A 5 point heart breaker at Trinity in week seven is the difference between a winning and losing record.  The Rhino’s have a big well drilled and motivated squad.  They have good balance across their offence with [...]

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Cardiac Risk in the Young – Gary McElkerney’s Story

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

Gary McElkerney recounts the day his heart stopped during a game, his road to recovery, and the issues he has battled along the way.

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2011 IAFL Schedule Published

Monday, January 31st, 2011

2011 Irish American Football League regular season is now available.

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Rebels and Vikings to play in Shamrock Bowl XXIV

Sunday, July 25th, 2010

Shamrock Bowl XXIV will feature the University of Limerick Vikings & Dublin Rebels after both teams scored shut out victories in their respective semi-finals today.

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