IAFL-2
| Sport | American football |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 |
| Ceased | 2023 |
| No. of teams | 5 (2016 season) |
| Country | Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland |
| Official website | http://www.americanfootball.ie/ |
IAFL-2 was the third tier of American football in Ireland. The league, which was founded in 2014, was won by the Tyrone Titans in its inaugural year.[1] It folded in 2023, and was amalgamated into Division 1 from the 2024 season.[2]
Like the Premier League (tier 1) and IAFL-1 (tier 2), the league was contested by teams from both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
The IAFL-2 Conference was intended to allow new teams and clubs, including those entering the sport, to build their team. The winner of the IAFL-2 Conference was promoted to Division 1. [3]
History
| Year | Winner | Runner Up | IAFL-2 Bowl score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Tyrone Titans | Dundalk Mavericks | 20-7 [1] |
| 2015 | Belfast Trojans 2nds | South Kildare Soldiers | |
| 2016 | Donegal/Derry Vipers | Wexford Eagles | 33-29 [4] |
References
- ^ a b "UCD wins IAFL1 Championship; Tyrone wins IAFL2 Championship - Irish American Football Association". americanfootball.ie. 17 August 2014.
- ^ English, Jimmy (16 February 2024). "American Football Ireland 2024 Season Preview". Gaelic Gridiron.
- ^ "IAFL2 Conference - Irish American Football Association". americanfootball.ie. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ "Donegal/Derry Vipers win IAFL2 Bowl - Irish American Football Association". americanfootball.ie. 29 August 2016.