Dublin’s Premier Super Bowl Party – SUPER BOWL XLVI – Sun 5th Feb. 2012. Doors open 7pm

Dublin Rebels Launch Super Bowl Party 2012
The Dublin Rebels launched ticket sales to their exclusive 2012 Super Bowl Party. The current Irish Champions have partnered with Capitol (18/19 Lower Stephen’s Street, Dublin 2) to host this year’s premier Super Bowl event.

Building on the tremendous success of previous Super Bowl event nights, this year’s event is set to be the biggest and best yet. A record number of attendees will be treated to a variety of surprises, including table-top dance routines from our cheerleaders, drink and food promotions and a variety of games and spot prizes throughout the night. Capitol Lounge will undergo a transformation into the ultimate American Sports Bar, with NFL apparel and a variety of screens, ensuring the game can be seen from any vantage point.

Fully kitted members of the seven-time Shamrock Bowl Champions, The Dublin Rebels, will be onsite for some perfect photo opportunities.

View the festivities and Super Bowl XLVI on one of the many huge screens available which allow the ultimate viewing experience.

This ticket-only event has limited places, so early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.

Purchase your ticket to the Dublin Rebels Super Bowl Party 2012 by clicking the below link:

After last year’s sell out madness, we advise you to book your tickets now as availability is limited.
Strictly over 18’s – ID may be required.
Neat dress essential
This ticket is Non-refundable
Ticket does not guarantee entry, management reserve the right to refuse admission.
ROAR

BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE

Dublin Rebels American Football Club Now Recruiting for the I.A.F.L. Irish American Football League Season. Pre season training begins for all players on Sunday November 20th at 10:45am.

A recruitment meeting will be held Wednesday 16th Nov. Venue The Punchbowl. Booterstown

7PM sharp.

Experience not essential: Please note YOU WILL NEED TO PURCHASE A FULL SET OF EQUIPMENT IN ORDER TO PLAY (@ €250)

If you are interested in playing / coaching or a committee role, please email your name and mobile to play@dublinrebels.com with the following info:

• NAME
• PHONE NO.
• E-MAIL
• POSITION SOUGHT
• HEIGHT
• AGE
• WEIGHT
• EXPERIENCE

Dublin Rebels Management
For more information CLICK HERE

The Shamrock Bowl comes just once a year. The culmination of a season’s workload, it is the pinnacle of the sport in Ireland. It’s an amateur, minority sport after all, and as such, it casts the reason for playing the game into light. The motivations may vary, but all were on display in Morton Stadium on Sunday.

As with any sport, the pursuit of a set goal is often reason enough, but the satisfaction is no doubt amplified in overcoming adversity along the way. For the Dublin Rebels and UL Vikings, adversity has become a given in recent years, irremovable from the goal. This year’s Bowl was no different. In fact, it highlighted the ferocity and competitiveness more than any other final. Just one point separated the teams at the final whistle, the Rebels stealing the title with a 14-13 win. And Limerick’s challenge came from every angle.

On offense QB Marc Ashworth was particularly impressive, looking more settled than ever behind centre after years of service from other positions. He connected for two touchdowns with receivers Breandán Curtin and rookie Seán McGoldrick, the latter making an incredible leaping catch in slippy conditions. Up front, the entire Vikings D-Line caused problems, while in the secondary CB Craig Brouder and veteran safety Liam Ryan picked up an interception each.

Facing such a challenge, the Rebels soon surrendered their early lead. RB Aaron Smith was the first to cross the plane, but some turnovers for the Vikings soon pinned the Rebels deep in their own territory. Unable to escape, Ashworth set up with good field position and went to the air for two scores in quick succession. Reeling, the Rebels went into halftime trailing 13-6.

But just as goals require obstacles, they also need a driving internal force. It’s true of every sport, but with fringe sports in particular, clubs are only what their members make it. With less money and less people, there are more sacrifices. There are no clubhouses. No toothless old men pining for the good old days, because all of them are still playing. Just as that mentality drove the Vikings’ challenge, so too did it drive the Rebels’ response. And that response came in units, the defence in particular. Of course, individuals stood out. Game MVP Marcus Naylor shifted momentum with an impossible diving interception, Kevin Healy collected two sacks,

Bobby Smith made countless tackle, along with the outstanding efforts of Veteran Fergal “Sunday” O’ Hanlon, and a vital fumble recovery from Chris Quinn. But the response was unified. The defence was simply frightening, and it was fitting that their two-point contribution from a 3rd quarter safety proved to be the difference.

The offensive response may not have been as pronounced, but crucially, it was enough. Leaning on the legs of RB Sam Hodgins, and the ploughing mass of the offensive line, the Rebels jumped ahead early in the 4th quarter. 14-13. with the defence in such form, the lead, slim as it was, was never threatened. Still, everything churned slowly; the Rebels running game, the clock and the sidelined stomachs.

People play for the challenge, the adversity, and for their teammates, huddled together away from the passersby honking their car horns. They also play for pleasure, and never is it greater than in the Shamrock Bowl. There is an atmosphere unlike any other game of the season and the attitude and preparation of both teams improve the quality no end. There is a spectacle. Compared to the regular season, there is a grandeur that could seem artificial. But in reality, there is no delusion with this grandeur, because what is on display is sport in its truest form. A big field of lads killing each other for a glory that is only theirs. Players bettering themselves to win a challenge that few will appreciate, but because they’re so few, the appreciation is all the greater.

It’s the beauty of the sport, and the beauty of the Shamrock Bowl. For this year, the Rebels remain champions. The Vikings will return stronger than ever, as will the rejuvenated teams in the North and the improving teams elsewhere in Dublin. For them, there is added motivation in knowing that the Rebels had a far from perfect season. The gap seems to be closing. But until the teams go back to test that theory, The Rebels will celebrate their 7th Shamrock Bowl victory – their favourite reason to play this game.

The Irish American Football League has been in operation in various forms throughout the past few decades; in that time no team has come to embody success in Irish American football more than the Dublin Rebels. With six Shamrock Bowl titles, numerous league titles, two European tournament titles and the only two recorded perfect seasons to date; their history is an impressive testament to excellence within the Irish game. On July 30th in Berlin, Germany, that legacy of excellence will gain another notable milestone as five former players/coaches participate in a German Football League, division two game with vital playoff implications.

Irish American football has recently garnered notoriety in Europe with the development of the Atlantic Cup tournament. In allowing amateur teams to perform on a higher stage the tournament has caused EFAF members to stand up and take notice of the level of play coming out of Ireland. Of course there are always pioneers and defensive back Darragh Farrell was the first Irish-born Rebel to head abroad in an attempt to see how far he could climb. Playing with the Lubeck Cougars and Perth Blitz, Darragh was exposed to higher levels of coaching and as a result grew into a mainstay of the Cougars defence.

Playing there for a number of years Darragh never forgot who started him out on his path to higher levels of play and constantly stayed in touch with his Dublin teammates, eventually coaxing Canadian-born wide receiver Mike Kresowaty to join the GFL2 side. After dominating in the Irish league and Atlantic Cup Mike sought new challenges in what is viewed as the most competitive football league in Europe. Proving he belonged at the high level of play, Mike has enjoyed success with the cougars to date and looks to continue his reputation as an explosive playmaker.

With the 2011 season approaching the Cougars looked for help on the defensive line and scouted for new talent both locally and internationally before turning to Irishman Steve Walsh to help bolster their front as well as provide backup at other positions. Steve was a journeyman IAFL player before finding his home with the Rebels and helping them to a perfect season and Shamrock Bowl title in 2010 as a defensive captain. Now with the Cougars Steve looks to push himself to the next level as he helps the Cougars fight for promotion against the Berlin Rebels, the same Berlin Rebels featuring two former Dublin Rebels.

American-born Henry Wasserman joined the Dublin Rebels as a tight end having come from high levels of play in the states. With his expertise and willingness to help the team the Rebels emerged from sub-par years to earn their sixth Bowl title and Wasserman’s first national championship ever. Having reached the pinnacle of the Irish league Henry pursued his passion for coaching in GFL2 where he joined the Berlin Rebels as the defensive line coach for the 2011 season.

With the Berlin Rebels looking to rebuild after falling from GFL1 the defensive coaching staff looked to add some size to their linebacking core as well as some depth at other positions, to that end they brought in Irish-born Ross McCooey from their Dublin namesake. A former Shamrock Bowl MVP, McCooey had plenty of experience to bring to the young Berlin squad and has been featuring in the team since joining earlier in the season after a financial crisis prevented him from joining the Plattling Black Hawks of GFL1 South.

The Lubeck Cougars will face off against the Berlin Rebels in Berlin on July 30th under the Saturday night lights, both teams needing a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. With no Irish player having played in GFL1 to date all involved will be hungry to help their team progress. More so, in what promises to be a high quality battle the five former Dublin Rebels will look to do their former team and the IAFL proud as they show what Irish teams can produce both as players and as coaches.