Glen Webster had the honour of scoring the first ever touchdown in an Irish International American Football match played in Ireland when he scored against Wirral Wolves from Liverpool in a 14-0 victory at Stradbrook Rugby Grounds, Blackrock, Co. Dublin on the day before St. Patrick’s Day in 1986

References

[1] Miriam Lord (1986) “Crunch: but could they handle Moss Keane?” Irish Independent. Monday, March 17, 1986. pg. 7

[2] BritballNow (2017) British and Irish sides Friendly results against foreign opposition [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/History/UKClubsForeignOppo.html [Accessed 16 November 2017]

[3] James Mulcahy (1986) “Savage Celts” Irish Independent. Thursday, March 27, 1986. pg. 9.

[4] Irish American Football League (2002) Other Events [Internet] Available from: http://americanfootball.ie/iafl/otherevents02.htm [Accessed 20 March 2018]

Past copies of the Irish Independent are available to view online at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/

Two weeks after defeating Wirral Wolves of Liverpool in a Friendly match at Stradbrook, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, the Dublin Celts narrowly defeated Newcastle Senators 16-14 at Wanderers FC Rugby Club in Ballsbridge, Dublin. to continue their winning streak versus English American Football Teams.

References

[1] James Mulcahy (1986) “Savage Celts” Irish Independent. Thursday, March 27, 1986. pg. 9.

[2] BritballNow (2017) British and Irish sides Friendly results against foreign opposition [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/History/UKClubsForeignOppo.html [Accessed 16 November 2017]

[3] BritballNow (2017) Newcastle Senators [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/History/Britball%20Teams/NEWCASTLESENATORS.htm [Internet] [Accessed 25 June 2021]

[4] Irish American Football League (2002) Other Events [Internet] Available from: http://americanfootball.ie/iafl/otherevents02.htm [Accessed 20 March 2018]

Past copies of the Irish Independent are available to view online at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com

Carrickfergus Cougars entertained the Ayr Burners from Scotland at Musgrave Park in this International American Football Friendly on September 28, 1986. Despite as touchdown by Mervyn Robinson, after which D. Moran ran in for the two extra points, the Cougars  found the Burners too hot to handle, losing 28-8.

References

[1] Anon. (1986) “Cowboys into Shamrock Bowl” Belfast Telegraph. Monday, September 29, 1986. Pg. 18.

Past Copies of the Belfast Telegraph are available to view online at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/