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North Kildare Reapers
The North Kildare Reapers were an American Football team formed in 2012 and participated in the IAFL from 2013 to 2017 seasons. The team merged with the South Kildare Soldiers after the 2017 season. The merged club plays as the Cill Dara Crusaders. The club Their first year of competition was 2013. They are a fully kitted team playing under the 2014 NCAA rules, as governed by the Irish American Football League. The players have a wide range of experience levels. The team trained and played their home games at North Kildare Rugby Club located in Kilcock, County Kildare. Governance IAFA Irish American Football Association Board Members 2016 Board Colours and symbols Past Chairpersons Coaching staff 2017 Staff 7 September 2016 News Release via Facebook. 2016 Staff 2015 Staff Sponsorship * EA Sports Ireland * Mcgargles Brewery * Kerry Group Field information The Reapers play at the North Kildare Sports Facility just outside Kilcock, County Kildare. Know ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irish American Football League
American Football Ireland (AFI) is the National Governing Body for American football for Ireland and Northern Ireland. Founded in 1984 the AFI is entirely volunteer run and all American football played in Ireland is played at an amateur level. History 1980s and 1990s The first Shamrock Bowl game was played in 1986 between the Craigavon Cowboys and the Dublin Celts. The Cowboys won the first title played in Dublin. The Celts then went on to be the number 1 team in Ireland for the next 10 years, winning the Shamrock Bowl 5 times. The Celts were also the First Irish team to represent Ireland in the Euro Bowl – the then Champions league of European American Football. 2000s During 2000, plans were made to resurrect the IAFL. The only fixture to be played in Ireland that year was an Irish selection against a visiting high school team - Mount St. Josephs from Maryland USA. In 2001, the Carrickfergus Knights, Dublin Dragons, Dublin Rebels and University of Limerick Vikings pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |