American Football Ireland

American Football Ireland
SportAmerican football
Founded1984 (1984) in Dublin, Ireland
First season1986 (1986)
No. of teams16
Country
Most recent
champion(s)
University College Dublin (2024)
Most titlesDublin Rebels (10 titles)
Official websitewww.americanfootball.ie

American Football Ireland (AFI) is the national governing body for American football on the island of Ireland, with teams across both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Founded in 1984, it is entirely run by volunteers and played by amateurs. The senior men's full-contact league currently consists of a two-division promotion and relegation system with 8 teams in each division, with the Premier Division playoff champions being awarded the Shamrock Bowl. AFI also organizes developmental youth leagues, co-ed and women's flag football competitions, as well as overseeing the Irish Wolfhounds national team which competes in IFAF competitions.