National & International News

Navy v Notre Dame Dublin 2012 – Presale Details

Friday, December 16th, 2011

All IAFA Members have the opportunity to purchase tickets in a special presale to conclude on the 23rd December 2011.

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New Postal Address for IAFA

Saturday, September 3rd, 2011

The Irish American Football Association has a new postal address with effect from 1st September 2011:
Irish American Football Association,
19 Castle Park,
Clondalkin,
Dublin 22,
Ireland.
All post should now be sent to this address. Phone and email contact details remain unchanged.

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Shamrock Bowl XXV TV Coverage – Setanta.

Friday, August 26th, 2011

Shamrock Bowl XXV will be shown on Setanta on Tuesday August 30th, with repeats on August 31st and September 1st.

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Dublin Rebels win Shamrock Bowl XXV

Monday, August 1st, 2011

Rebels score 4th quarter TD to defeat the Vikings 14-13 in close game at Morton Stadium, Santry.

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Shamrock Bowl XXV – Game Details & Preview.

Sunday, July 24th, 2011

Shamrock Bowl XXV is taking place at Morton Stadium on Sunday 31st July, 2011, kick-off 4pm. The University of Limerick Vikings will play the Dublin Rebels for the Irish National Championship.

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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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Federation of Irish Sports AGM – IAFA Board member elected.

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

The Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Irish Sports took place at SportsHQ on Tuesday 21st June. The newly appointed Minister for Tourism & Sport, Michael Ring TD addressed the meeting and stayed behind afterwards to speak to the various representatives on a individual basis. Outgoing President, Frances Kavanagh and CEO Sarah O’Connor gave reports on the organisations activities.
A new Executive Committee was elected and includes IAFA Board member, Cillian Smith. The Committee will consist of the following individuals:
Chair: Fergus Murphy (Special Olympics)
Treasurer: Brendan Waters (Irish Sailing Association)
Executive Committee: Sarah O’Shea (Football Association of Ireland), Henry Hermon (Irish Sailing [...]

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Irish Referee to Officiate in EuroBowl Final

Friday, June 10th, 2011

IAFL referee, Michael Smith (pictured with white cap), has been appointed to the officiating crew for EuroBowl XXV, the final of the European Football League.

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IAFA AGM – New Board Appointed.

Monday, March 21st, 2011

The Annual General Meeting of the Irish American Football Association took place a the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dublin on Saturday 19th March. The outlook from the meeting was generally positive. Topics discussed included how to expand the schools flag football programme, the introduction of youth kitted football and the ISC Women in Sport initiative. Delegates were also given an update on some high profile football events that are proposed for Ireland over the next 2-3 of years.
A new Board was appointed for 2011-2012. Greg Loughran (President), Cillian Smith (Secretary) and Michael Smith (Treasurer) retained the positions they occupied in 2010-2011. John [...]

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IAFA Awarded Development Grant by International Federation.

Monday, March 7th, 2011

Funding will be used to expand the schools programme.

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