The Gathering Bowl generating a lot of local interest.

General

The game between the Greendell Falcons and Bristol Academy is attracting a lot of interest in the South Dublin area. Following the public launch of the game by GAA legend Jason Sherlock, there has been plenty of coverage in the local media. The two biggest local newspaper groups are running articles on the game in this weeks editions.

The Echo, which has a large circulation in South Dublin covered the game in its Thursday 22nd August edition.

The newsgroup, which has the largest circulation of any free newspaper in South West Dublin is also covering the game in its Tallaght, Clondalkin and Lucan News publications.

The Luas will be carrying some advertisements and the game has been discussed on Dublin City FM radio. There has also been some International interest with the European Federation website publishing a feature on the game.

Players from the IAFL will also be publicising the game locally, including in The Square Shopping Centre, over the coming weekend.

The Greendell Falcons will be arriving in Dublin over the coming weekend and will be practicing in Garda RFC Westmanstown between 9am and noon on both the 27th and 30th of August. Bristol arrives in Dublin on Friday. The IAFA U20 selection will be training over the coming weekend, also at Garda RFC.

The Gathering Bowl:

The Gathering Bowl, which is the main event of the week, will take place on Saturday 31st August at Tallaght Stadium, kick-off 7pm. It will feature the Greendell Falcons and the Bristol Academy Pride. The Falcons play in the Winnepeg Major Football League and the Pride in the European US High School league. Both teams will feature top class high school and college aged players. Tickets are free and can be booked via the advert on this site.

The Gathering Challenge:

The Gathering Challenge will take place at Garda RFC, Westmanstown on Wednesday 28th August, kick-off 6pm. The game will feature 40 of the best young players (under 20s) in the Irish American Football League coming together to play as an IAFA U20 selection, versus the Greendell Falcons.