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DRAGONS V REAPERS: 12th May 2013IAFL-1 Week 7:
Game Preview
This Sunday the Dublin Dragons host new neighbours the North Kildare Reapers. This will be the first time the two teams have met on the football field and it looks to be a good match-up.
Both teams have had mixed results so far in the newly formed IAFL-1 Division. The Dragons started well with a win against the Bulldogs in March. However, they are coming from a disappointing loss last weekend at the Tullamore Phoenix. The Reapers had the opposite start to their season, losing to a strong Wolves team and then a good win against the Phoenix in April. It's all to play for and both teams will want their offenses firing from the get go.
This promises to be an exciting, hard-hitting, intense football game. The game takes place at the Dragons new training facility, Garda RFC, Westmanstown Sports Centre, 2pm kick-off.
So join the Facebook event here.
DRAGONS 12 V PHOENIX 15: 05th May 2013
IAFL-1 Week 6:Game Preview
By:Conor O'Driscoll
This Sunday sees the Tullamore Phoenix host the Dublin Dragons at the Tullamore Rugby club in a matchup between two teams with a history of angry football games against each other.
Although The Phoenix are coming off a tough loss, they boast a physical defense that flies around the field, a solid running game, and two talented double-threats at Quarterback, both equally adept at running the ball, or throwing it to their equally talented receiving core. The Dragons are coming off their first 11s win in a very long time and will be looking to make it two in a row. Their defense will have to maintain the stingy showing against Meath, and the offense will need to start scoring touchdowns.
This promises to be an exciting, hard-hitting, intense football game that will go down to the wire. Make sure to make it down to Tullamore Rugby Club for 2pm Sunday 5th of May for what promises to be an exciting, hard-hitting, intense football game that will surely go down to the wire.
So join the Facebook event here.
BULLDOGS 00 DRAGONS 02: 10th March 2013Game Report
By:Conor O'Driscoll
IAFL-1 Week 2:
On a cold, blistery day in the Dragon's home field in Westmanstown Garda Rugby Club, the Dublin Dragons and the Meath Bulldogs took to the field in a game were defences controlled proceedings with a savage hand. These two teams were well acquainted with each other, and there was no love lost as the hits came fast and early.
The Dragons kicked off and the Bulldogs made a respectable return to around the 25. With a pacy runningback #26 Peter McMahon, Meath attempted to get him to the sideline from the first drive. The Dragon's defence did an outstanding job getting contain however, and made sure there was simply nowhere for The Bulldog's #26 McMahon to go. This saw to a quick 3 and out and a Bulldog punt that took a cruel wind and unfortunately went for negaitve yardage.Starting on Meath's 20 yard line, the Dragons went with a fullback dive for a respectable 5 yard gain. Following an offside penalty by the defense, the Dragons were set up on a first and goal at the 10. A series of incompletions and a strip sack recovered by the Bulldogs meant that this great Dragons start went for nought.
Buoyed by their great start, the Dragons' defense picked up right were they left off, controlling the sidelines, and ensuring the Bulldogs had to resort to an inside running game. This was were the Dragons' Defensive Tackles showed up big, stuffing this run for little or no gain. Again The Bulldogs attempted to get their pacy runningback to the sideline, with a very similar result. An unnecesary roughness penalty on a facemask, however saw that the Bulldogs got a fresh set of downs. They were unable to capitalize on it however as they immediately went 3 and out.
With the ball at midefield, the Dragons attempted to get their own running game going, with little success however, as the Bulldogs were able to get great penetration, and set the edge very well versus runs to the sideline. On 3rd down, a 15 yard throw to wide receiver #12 Mick Duncan by QB #15 Conor Murphy, and some strong running after the catch, gave the Dragons a first down at the 15. A flash of elusiveness mixed with power from fullback #44 Timothy Kneen resulted in a 7 yard run. This was followed by a 1 yard gain, setting up 3rd and 2 at the 7. The Dragons elected to try and pitch the ball, but were unable to properly turn the corner, only getting 1 yard. Feeling boistorous with the success of the defense, the Dragons attempted to punch it for a first on 4th down. A well timed middle linebacker blitz came through unblocked and stuffed this run for a loss.
Much of the second half went, and some very fine punting by Mick Duncan ensured that the Dragons controlled the field position game. They were unable to capitalize as a series of 3 and outs and an interception kept them out of the endzone. Frustrated with their lack of success running the ball, the Bulldogs attempted to air it out with their passing game. Tight coverage by the Dragons seconday ensured that they were restricted to very short gains and incompletions. Indeed, they were lucky not to be picked off, as an interception slipped through Outside Linebacker #18 Aidan Waters' finger tips. Just before the end of the half, the Bulldogs attempted a play action pass on their own goal line. Unfortunately for them, middle linebacker #96 Conor Tyrell came unblocked on a blitz and sacked the quarterback for a safety. This was to be the only score of the game.
Fired up after an obviously inspiring half time talk by Head Coach Garland Drake, the Bulldogs penned the Dragons back in their own half for much of the 3rd quarter. Like the Dragons however, they were unable to make superior field position pay offensively. Just before the end of the third quarter, QB Conor Murphy inspired what looked like a momentum swinging drive, with two big completions to wide receiver #80 Graham Dolan, and tight end #45 James Collins. Unfortunately for the Dragons, a myriad of offensive line penalties ensured they stayed mired in midfield.
The fourth quarter was much like the first 3, with much bluster, but little head. Dragons safety #8 TK Fowler recorded an interception, and followed this up with a fine return on a punt return on the following drive. The Bulldog defense continued its fine showing, and kept the Dragons out. With a minute to go, a big completion by the Bulldogs to their running back put the ball on midfield, and giving Meath hope. There was simply not enough time though, and the clock fizzled out, giving the Dragons their first 11s win in a very long time.
SUPER BOWL PARTY AT SINNOTTS BAR DUBLIN:
Click image to view large version!Join the Dublin Dragons American Football Club for Super Bowl XLVII on February 3rd 2013. The event is hosted by our proud sponsor Sinnotts Bar Dublin, South King St., Dublin 2(top of Grafton Street).
Super Bowl XLVII will be held at the famous Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on February 3rd. The teams contesting the NFL title are the AFC champions, the Baltimore Ravens and the NFC champions, the San Francisco 49ers.
Nicknamed the Harbaugh or Brother Bowl, this will be the first Super Bowl featuring opposing head coaching brothers, Baltimore's John Harbaugh and San Francisco's Jim Harbaugh.
Sinnotts Bar will show the event live on their 10 big screens and there'll be:
* Buckets of Beer
* American Style Wings
* Hotdogs
* Drinks promotions all night!!
Admission is free!
So join the Facebook event here OR e-mail info@dublindragons.com and we will contact you with the details!
DRAGONS FOOTBALL!!!
TRAINING CAMP-RECRUITMENT SEASON 2013:On the back of a very successful Rookie Training Camp last month, we are announcing a second Training Camp for Recruitment - Season 2013. This gives a second chance for the people who could not make the first training camp!
Join us on the 21st October 12:30-4:30pm '12. Same drill as last time, no experience is required to participate and equipment will be supplied on the day. Just show up with a tracksuit, football boots or cleats and you are ready to go. The venue is the Weston Hockey Club, at Griffeen Valley Park, Lucan, Co. Dublin. See Map to Training Ground.
Our coaching staff have what it takes to teach you the proper technique and skills of the game. WHATEVER SIZE, SPEED OR AGILITY, THERE IS A POSITION HERE FOR YOU! Our coaches will assess your strengths, weaknesses, aim to help you improve and be the best that you can be. From there, we will help you decide which position is most suited to your strengths. Both offensive and defensive positions are highly skilled and it takes time to learn the proper techniques.Interested in a coaching or non playing position? Just attend the event and we will get you involved with the Club. Alternatively, you can message us on the Facebook page or send an e-mail to the address below.
If you have played American Football before in Ireland or abroad, we encourage you to join the event!! The Dragons have had players from the US, Germany, UK, Italy, Denmark, Mexico, Poland and the list goes on. If you wish to transfer from another Club for whatever reason, we can help with the process as set down by IAFA & EFAF.
So join the Facebook event here OR e-mail info@dublindragons.com and we will contact you with the details!
We look forward to meeting you on the 21st!!!
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GIFT Parade Through Dublin City Centre & Pep Rally at Trinity College- Gift2012.comPlayers, coaches, bands and cheerleaders of Global Ireland Football Tournament to march in Dublin City Centre Parade and hold Pep Rally at Trinity College.
The 12 American football high school and college teams heading to Dublin to take part in the Global Ireland Football Tournament will be joined by bands and cheerleaders for a Parade through Dublin City Centre and a Pep Rally at Trinity College on Thursday, August 30.
The evening before the teams play the first game of their new season at Donnybrook Stadium, Parnell Park and Páirc Tailteann in Navan, the 2,300 visitors from the United States and Canada will march in a Parade at 5.30pm from St Stephen’s Green in Dublin via Kildare Street to Trinity College. Once at Front Square at Trinity College, the various bands, cheer and pom squads that have accompanied their American football teams over to Ireland will host a Pep Rally at 6.30pm.Participating in the event are: Loyola Academy Band and Pom Team, Jesuit Dallas Prep Cheer Team and Rangerettes, Notre Dame Prep Cheer and Pom Team, Notre Dame High School Band, Notre Dame High School Cheer Team, Hamilton High School Band, Hamilton High School Cheer Team, Tallaght Marching Band, local Irish youth American football players.
This story and a full schedule can be found @ http://www.gift2012.com
UPDATE: Here are some pictures from the Prep Rally & Parade GIFT 2012 Photos
Notre Dame versus the Navy embodies a spirit that football fans miss in the NFL, writes John Greene-Irish IndependentThe annual match-up between Notre Dame and the Navy academy is a marked event in the American sporting calendar.
Even though it has been dominated by Notre Dame throughout its 84-year history, the game will still fill any stadium they care to play it in year in year out and television networks will still pay mega bucks for the honour of showing the game live.
CBS forked out over $1m for the exclusive rights to the most recent encounter back in October at Notre Dame's home stadium in South Bend, Indiana, even though all the omens were that it was one of the poorer Navy teams in a while and that the home side would record a facile victory, which they did, winning pulling up on a 56-14 scoreline. Navy finished the season with five wins from 12. READ MORE HERE..
Picture from Celtictours.com
INTERVIEW-with Glen Baker 
See the full interview from Ireland AM with Glen Baker. The presenter is wearing a Dragons jersey and one of our shiny old gold helmets, made it into shot too. Link to video.
