After a fourth quarter comeback in Deramore Park ties things up at 24-24, we’re joined by Trojans HC Phil Gunning. Business as usual with pick ems and AFI fantasy football. 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'

The May Bank Holiday weekend provided fascinating weekend of gridiron games, with all but one game being within a touchdown margin. Kelly, Ian and Joe are joined by Panthers chairperson 'Coach' John Romo after their tight win at Deramore, where Jamie Leonard used the Force to score in the Kick of time. The gang then take a look at the rest of the weekend's games and the potential impacts they have on the rest of the season! Please note; The views and opinions expressed on this podcast do not...

Coming live from an available conference room in the National Sports Campus! Our first in-person episode of the season and we are joined by Lauren Cavanagh of South Dublin Panthers and Rebecca Egerton of Pheonix Flag Football and the Belfast Knights. We review week one of the Women’s Premier Division Flag Football league. 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...

Welcome to the Tortured podcast hosts’ Department! After Gameweek 5, we’re happy, free, confused, and lonely in the best way. We chat with Coaches Brendan Kelleher and Conor Linehan after the Admirals win over the Minotaurs. We review all games and look past the Wolfhounds bye week to Gameweek 6 in a Fortnight, where our teams will make a (Taylor) Swift return to action. Please note; The views and opinions expressed on this podcast do not represent those held by American Football Ireland...

Kelly, Ian & Joe take a closer look at a record number of shutouts across the league. This week could have just as many ramifications for the Premier Postseason, as it does for the coveted Div One #4 seed.  In a week where he’s never been more relevant, we welcome special guest, AFI’s Director of Officiating Steve Moles. With previews of next week (including a must-win for Minotaurs and Cork fans) and the usual fantasy nonsense, there was almost too much content to fit in! Please note;...

Kelly and Ian discuss their main takeaways from a tasty Gameweek 4, Joe feeds us some insights from Knights @ Minotaurs, and the crew looks ahead at what's on the menu in next weekend's set of games. 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'

Adrenaline! In my soul! Something, something, AFI Kelly, Ian and Joe breakdown an intriguing upcoming weekend of on-field action (while 2 of them reference some upcoming in-ring action), with 4 games worth of gridiron and fantasy picks to sort through. How do Joe's Minotaurs look against the Knights? Can the Admirals correct their course? Can the Razorbacks cause an upset at home? And can the Giants begin a miraculous playoff push?? Please note; The views and opinions expressed on this...

With seven total games played and the establishment of a new league, the gang reviews a stacked week of football across AFI.  Ian, and by default Joe, are firmly leading the weekly pickems. Can Kelly claw a W out of a tie? We’re delighted to be joined by HC David Hosford who gives colour to a tight-scoreline but big-morale win for the Rhinos this weekend. Please note; The views and opinions expressed on this podcast do not represent those held by American Football Ireland [AFI]. This is a...

Happy St. Patrick's Weekend everyone! The first Bye Week of the AFI season has already hit, and with no games to review, Kelly, Joe and Ian look towards the upcoming 7-game weekend by reintroducing a fan favourite from last year -- AFI Fantasy Football!  Of course, the taxing nature of a Wolfhounds Flag weekend has taken its toll on our hosts, so expect some jabs to be thrown through some tiring guards... Please note; The views and opinions expressed on this podcast do not represent those...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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;...

The second installment of our 2-part Season Preview covers the Premier Division.  With special thanks to Liam Ryan.

We reach the final installment of our 2022 season coverage with all things Flag Football Bowls! Recorded ahead of his departure from the role, Director of Flag Football, Coach Guillaume "GP" Poznanski (got it right that time!) chats with Kelly about where Irish Flag Football started, how it's grown and where it's going into the future.  Joe and Kelly chat with Conor "Brenno" Brennan, Niall "Kinger" King and Jack Lynch of the Westmeath Minotaurs. They they chat about the road to the Bowl and...

Joining The Domestic Game as a special host is Liam Ryan from the UL Vikings. Liam has worn many hats in AFI over his 20 years in Irish American Football. Depending on what generation AFI you are, you'll either know him as a player, coach, AFI management staff or the 2022 Shamrock Bowl and Flag Football finals commentator.  In this episode (the "winners and losers" episode), Kelly, Joe and Liam cover the teams across divisions 1 and 2 of American Football Ireland and give their predictions...

Covering one end of the island to the other, Alan Lomasney, HC of the Cork Admirals Youth, and Niall Lyons, HC of the Donegal/Derry Vipers Youth, join The Domestic Game to discuss the next generation of athletes in AFI. We chat recruitment, reward, future superstars and why your club should have a Youth team. With special thanks to Alan Lomasney and Niall Lyons.

As Rob leaves the team, he has left this much-anticipated jewel of an episode.  Covering the past season, he catches up with Division 1 and Division 2 Bowl winners.  He chats Tony Rogers about the Antrim Jets' meteoric rise over the 2022 season which finished with a shut-out win (22-0) against the hot-favorites Louth Mavericks in Newforge Sports Complex on the 31st July 2022. On the same day, the Westmeath Minotaurs came victorious in a tight game against the UL Vikings, finishing 16-13, to...