Episode 29: Shamrock Bowl XXXIV

Kelly, Joe and Ian break down an action-packed weekend for flag and American football in Ireland, as the trio discuss the recent We Run the World - Dublin event, all the results from AFI Gameweek 2, as well as giving a peek ahead to the post-Paddy's Weekend slate of games

With an entire weekend of coaching, pass throwing and worldwide tournament organising, it's safe to say our hosts filters aren't exactly working at full capacity either 👀

Please note; The views and opinions expressed on this podcast do not represent those held by American Football Ireland [AFI]. This is a podcast guys, it's just a bit of craic - so no giving out!

You can follow Pro Football Ireland on social media at 'nflireland'

Joe is still stranded and missing in action, so Kelly and Ian are joined by "Avatar Joe."

After reviewing the Week 1 action, including an all-important tied game, the team sit down with Cowboys President and DC Jason Duddy to discuss their rebrand, recruitment drive and season outlook.

DISCLAIMER:  Ian said that a team hadn't won at home in 670 days - whereas in fact they'd only won one game at home in that time period. Sorry!

Please note; The views and opinions expressed on this podcast do not represent those held by American Football Ireland [AFI]. This is a podcast guys, it's just a bit of craic - so no giving out!

You can follow Pro Football Ireland on social media at 'nflireland'
 

With Joe apparently still stranded on the M4, and week 1 fast approaching,  Kelly and Ian run through their preseason premier division power rankings.  We’re delighted to be joined by Coach Shane Campbell, newly appointed HC of the Dublin Rebels.

Please note; The views and opinions expressed on this podcast do not represent those held by American Football Ireland [AFI]. This is a podcast guys, it's just a bit of craic - so no giving out!

You can follow Pro Football Ireland on social media at 'nflireland'

In this episode, we check in with our wolfhounds athletes after an August full of events. 

From the Senior Men’s Wolfhounds American Football, Matty O’Meara, Finn Kearns and Sean McVeigh discuss the recent match up against Turkey in MTU Stadium. Next to join us is Dylan Coyle and Aaliyah Macken who faced Community School of Naples in the Friday Night Lights game with Wolfhounds Youth American Football.  Last but not least, Jordan Clinton and Megan Howe from the Men and Women’s Wolfhounds Flag Football post-European Championships which were hosted in Limerick.

Following on from Episode 37, where all things Wolfhounds in 2023 were promoted (back in March), we check back in across all codes ahead of a calendar full to the brim of events! 

Leading the way, our Senior Kitted Irish Wolfhounds will kick off the wolfhounds calendar tomorrow. We host Turkey in the first competitive IFAF European Championship game ever hosted in the country. 

We host the European Flag Football Continental Championships soon after, in Limerick on the 18th-20th of August. For the first time, Ireland will enter into both codes with a Men’s and Women’s flag team.

Up next will be our Irish Wolfhounds Youths who take on Naples Community School as part of the GIFT programme on the 25th of August! 

 In this episode, Joe chats with captains Mark Davidson and Marty Mulrey of the Irish Wolfhounds Senior Kitted team. In Flag, Men’s team captains Ray Burke and Jean-Luc Tubritt  and Women’s Irish Wolfhounds Flag captains Helen Smyth and Jenny Kavanagh chat all things ECs, and welcome back Alan Lomasney, Head Coach of the Irish Wolfhounds Youth team.

Special thank you to all of our guests. 

Wishing the very best of luck to all our Irish Wolfhounds from The Domestic Game; Official Podcast of the Irish Wolfhounds.

On Saturday 8th July, underdog Causeway Giants look to thwart the mighty Wexford Eagles. On Sunday 9th July, in Limerick, the Vikings make a second appearance in the Div1 Bowl, but this time the Louth Mavericks stand between them and the championship title. The last regular season matchup between these two Div1 titans came down to the wire, so this Bowl isn’t to be missed.

MTU Stadium, Cork, will host our XXXV Shamrock Bowl on 16th July. In a story that’s eerily like the 2022 season, the reigning national champions UCD look to run it back, while the undefeated Dublin Rebels take a pop at their 10th Shamrock Bowl title.

We’re joined by Fionn Molloy from the North Dublin Pirates, Craig Dooley from the Cilldara Crusaders, Phil Gunning from Belfast Trojans and Ayo Mumuni from Cork Admirals. They cover their own season, give us their insights to their respective divisions and deliver some bold bowl predictions!

We’re joined by Liam Ryan offensive coordinator of the UL Vikings and Paddy Sweeney Defensive Tackle Coach at UCD, we look at the business end of the season across all divisions, and the discuss how playoffs are shaping and early bowl predictions.

Special thanks to Liam Ryan and Paddy Sweeney

Joe sits down with Coach Dan Shaw, Head Coach of the Irish Wolfhounds National Flag Football team, to discuss everything AFI -- from the Wolfhounds clinic over the Easter break and the European Championships this coming August, to new appointments in the flag football department and how the kitted season has shaped up so far!

Joining Joe and Kelly as a special guest for this episode is Finn Kearns.

Finn was DB for the historic Irish Wolfhounds win against the Belgium Barbarians in Navan, having previously played WR for the UL Vikings. He went on to establish himself as one of the top WRs in the Maple League in Finland, and the GFL1 with the IFM Razorbacks. Finn is currently WR for the Irish Wolfhounds and QB for the South Dublin Panthers.

Collectively, we recap the season so far, each picking key games which were either  “according to the script” or “an upset” by the full time whistle.

With special thanks to Finn Kearns.

2023; what a year to be a Wolfhound!

With a calendar full to the brim of events, amongst the most notable are the Senior Kitted’s home and away fixtures against Turkey as part of their European Championship campaign; the Flag Football European Championships in Limerick; and the Youth fixture against Naples Community School as part of the GIFT programe. 

Not to mention; the recent announcement (which coincided with International Women’s Day) of 3 6v6 strict-mixed Flag Football tournaments; meet and greets with Notre Dame Players and Wolfhounds Tailgates pre-College Football Classics; and potentially another youth fixture..

Kelly chats with National Programe Director Alan Orr, Wolfhounds Senior Kitted Head Coach Ciaran O’ Sullivan, Flag Football Head Coach Dan Shaw and Wolfhounds Youth Head Coach Alan Lomasney as they each prepare for a year which is arguably the most exciting year in Irish Wolfhounds history.