Category Archives: General

We want you: Tullamore Phoenix recruitment drive

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Steven O'Rourke

Here at Tullamore Phoenix we’re always looking to the future and now is your chance to be involved with the Midlands’ most successful American football team. We’re currently half-way through our first full season in the Irish American Football League … Continue reading →

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Coach’s Corner #5: Making kickoffs special

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Steven O'Rourke

Coach’s Corner sees Tullamore Phoenix coaches and players delve into their collective experience to offer snippets of advice, stories from between the tramlines and reflections on the game in general. In this edition, Offensive Coach Steven O’Rourke asks why onside … Continue reading →

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Four Downs with a Phoenix #3: Steve ‘Coach Awesome’ O’Rourke

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Steven O'Rourke

Welcome to the first Four Downs with a Phoenix of 2012, the feature where we take a closer look at the players and staff of Tullamore Phoenix American Football Club. We’ll get their views on themselves, their colleagues and the … Continue reading →

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2012 Season – Training Resumes

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Steven O'Rourke

What time is it? TRAINING TIME We’ve put our winter break behind us, dusted off the coaching manuals and are all set to begin preparation in earnest for the 2012 IAFL season. This will be our first season playing in the … Continue reading →

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Preview: Tullamore Phoenix @ Drogheda Lightning

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Steven O'Rourke

It’s crunch time in the Irish American Football League DV8s as the top two go head to head in what’s sure to be a fascinating encounter on the banks of the Boyne as Drogheda need a win to keep their … Continue reading →

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Four Downs with a Phoenix #1: Ian ‘Biff’ Sweeney

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Steven O'Rourke

Four Downs with a Phoenix is a new feature where we take a closer look at the players and staff of Tullamore Phoenix American Football Club. We’ll get their views on themselves, their colleagues and the wider footballing world. The … Continue reading →

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Coach’s Corner #3: Competition encourages co-operation

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Steven O'Rourke

Coach’s Corner sees Tullamore Phoenix coaches and players delve into their collective experience to offer snippets of advice, stories from between the tramlines and reflections on the game in general. In this edition, Offensive Coach Steven O’Rourke looks at how … Continue reading →

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Coach’s Corner #1: The Art of War

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Steven O'Rourke

Coach’s Corner will see Tullamore Phoenix coaches and players delve into their collective experience to offer snippets of advice, stories from between the tramlines and reflections on the game in general. In this edition, Offensive Coach Steven O’Rourke looks at … Continue reading →

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