Ireland
The Irish American Football Association is comprised of affiliated associations of the Irish American Football League (IAFL), Coaches Association (IAFCA), Officials Association (IAFOA) and Flag Football Association (IFFA).
Team Ireland has a management structure that reports to the Association Board. A Youth Football Association and a Cheerleaders Association are under development.
The IAFA has seven teams playing 11-a-side American football in one national league and seven teams playing the 8-a-side game in a national development league.
The annual championship game of Ireland is the Shamrock Bowl.
Federation: Irish American Football Association (IAFA)
Executive Committee:
President: Greg Loughran
Secretary: Cillian Smith
IAFL Chairman: Terry Lynch
IAFCA Chairman: Mark Lawless
IAFOA Chairman: Steve Stacher
IFFA Chairman: Greg Loughran
Website: www.AmericanFootball.ie
News for Ireland
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IFAF WORLD TEAM WINS 2012 INTERNATIONAL BOWL 35-29
February 1, 2012
The IFAF World Team won a thrilling 2012 International Bowl 35-29 despite a rousing U.S. Under 19 National Team comeback that fell just short in the fourth quarter.
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IFAF WORLD TEAM LEADS 21-9 AT HALFTIME
February 1, 2012
Jahlani Gilbert-Knorren, Anthony Coombs and Tevaun Smith score first half touchdowns.
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WATCH THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL BOWL WEBCAST AND TELECAST LIVE ON WEDNESDAY
February 1, 2012
Live webcast available outside North America. Fans in USA and Canada can watch CBS Sports Network telecast.
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INTERNATIONAL BOWL VIDEO EPISODE 2: GOING TO WORK
January 31, 2012
Part two of the 2012 International Bowl video series takes a look at the IFAF World Team and U.S. Under-19 National Team as they take to the practice field for the first time.
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INTERNATIONAL BOWL: INTERNATIONAL BUDDIES
January 31, 2012
The 2012 International Bowl on Feb. 1 in Austin, Texas, will be the most globally diverse game in football history.
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IFAF DEVELOPMENT TEAM SHOWCASES EMERGING INTERNATIONAL TALENT
January 31, 2012
The 2012 International Bowl is more than a chance for the International Federation of American Football to showcase the top under-19 talent from around the world.
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INTERNATIONAL BOWL VIDEO EPISODE 1: KICK OFF
January 30, 2012
Watch the first video in a behind-the-scenes series that takes you into the lives of the players and coaches as they prepare for the biggest game of their lives.
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IFAF WORLD TEAM ROSTER AND PLAYER BIOS
January 28, 2012
Players from nine IFAF federations will represent the world at the 2012 International Bowl in Austin, TX, on Feb 1.
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FLIP CAM UPDATE: IFAF HEAD COACH GREG MARSHALL ADDRESSES THE IFAF WORLD TEAM
January 27, 2012
World Team and Development Team players attend the group's orientation after arriving in Austin, Texas.
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IFAF LAUNCHES EQUIPMENT PROGRAM TO BENEFIT MEMBERS WORLDWIDE
January 27, 2012
IFAF today launched the IFAF Equipment Program to benefit its 62 member federations and further the international growth of the sport.
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IFAF WORLD TEAM COACHES ARRIVE IN AUSTIN, TEXAS
January 26, 2012
The IFAF World Team coaching staff from thirteen countries landed in Austin, Texas for the 2012 International Bowl despite weather conditions attempting to keep them away.
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INTERNATIONAL BOWL TO REACH WORLDWIDE AUDIENCE VIA LIVE WEBCAST
January 26, 2012
American football fans around the world will be able to tune in live via a webcast to watch the IFAF World Team take on America's Under-19 National Team.
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VIDEO RECAP: IFAF WORLD TEAM COACHES MEET IN SAN ANTONIO
January 21, 2012
Watch coach Greg Marshall and his staff describe the World Team preparations.
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VIDEO RECAP: AN INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE AT THE AFCA CONVENTION
January 16, 2012
Don't take our word for it... click here to watch the video!
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2012 INTERNATIONAL BOWL VIDEO PREVIEW
January 16, 2012
Two and a half weeks from now, the IFAF World Team will take on Team USA in Texas.
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GET ALL THE LATEST INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION FROM THE IFAF INSIDER
January 13, 2012
Add your address to the 'e-newsletter sign up' box on the left rail and IFAF will do the rest.
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AMERICAN FOOTBALL COACH SHARES COACHING EXPERIENCE IN EUROPE
January 13, 2012
Eric Slivoskey, former head coach of the top Finnish team, the Seinajoki Crocodiles, has written a great piece on George Contreras whose blog is featured on Europlayers.
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2012 IRISH AMERICAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
January 13, 2012
IAFL will be contested by a record 11 teams as the season kicks off in late February in Ireland.
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QUALIFICATION FOR 2013 EUROPEAN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP STARTS NEXT YEAR
January 7, 2012
The qualification rounds for the European Junior Championships 2013 have been scheduled.
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INTERNATIONAL BOWL WEBSITE LAUNCHED
January 4, 2012
IFAF World Team and Team USA players featured along with news, photos and rosters.
Events
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11/03/2009
IFAF CALENDAR NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2009 -
09/01/2009
IFAF CALENDAR SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2009 -
08/12/2009
European Championships Group B -
08/12/2009
IFAF CALENDAR AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2009
Quick Facts
- There are more mobile phones in Ireland than there are people
- It has been estimated that more than 80 million people of Irish descent live outside of Ireland
- Ireland is home to the internationally reknowned music group U2
Contacts
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Greg Loughran
- Phone: +44-7757-672384
- Email: dacowboy71@hotmail.co.uk
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Maurice Cosgrove
- Phone: +44-7757-672384
- Email: maurice@americanfootball.ie