The Atlantic Cup is the EFAF Western European Championships and brings some of the best amateur club teams from all over Europe together to compete over one weekend. This is the 5th year of the Championship and is being hosted by the Irish American Football Association (IAFA) in Tallaght Stadium, Dublin on the 29th and 30th June 2013 as part of The Gathering Dublin series of events.

The schedule of the Atlantic Cup 2013 is as follows:

Semi-Finals: Saturday 29th June:

12:00: Amersfoort Untouchables (NL) v Belfast Trojans (IAFL)

15:30: Trinity College Dublin (IAFL) v Brussels Tigers (Bel)

Finals: Sunday 30th June

12:00: 3rd/4th place playoff

15:30: Finals

Ticket Information

* This is a free event *

If you will be attending one of the days only, please select the appropriate ticket above If you will be attending all games, please select both ticket types. If you select both tickets, you should receive both tickets in the same e-mail confirmation.

2013 Teams

This year sees teams from Ireland, the Netherlands and Belgium take part:

Belfast Trojans (IAFL)

The Belfast Trojans secured their entry by winning last year's Shamrock Bowl, which is Ireland’s all-island National Championship in 2012. At present, they are leading the Shamrock Bowl Conference (SBC) North with an unbeaten record. The team was unbeaten in 2012.

Amersfoort Untouchables (NL)

Amersfoort Untouchables finished last season with an impressive 8-3 record overall in the Dutch league. The team enters the tournament with the added pressure of having to defend the title on behalf of the Netherlands American football federation – Lelystad Commanders won last year.

Brussels Tigers (Bel)

Brussels Tigers are the dominant team in Belgium right now. They gained entry to the tournament with an impressive 46-6 victory over Antwerp Diamonds in last years Belgian Bowl. To date, they are unbeaten this season in the Belgian championship.

Trinity College Dublin (IAFL)

Trinity College Dublin is one of the rising stars of the IAFL. At present the team has the best record of the six SBC teams based south of the border and is leading SBC South with a 5-2 record. The team adds some local interest to the tournament.

FAQs

Will there be food and drink at the event?

Yes, there will be food trucks available for all games at this event.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

We recommend taking public transport to the venue. Tallaght is well served by both the Luas Red Line from Connolly and Heuston train stations and Dublin Bus. For more information, please see the Tallaght Stadium website at www.tallaghtstadium.ie/location.

There will not be any parking permitted at Tallaght Stadium for this event. There are two nearby public car parks; one on the Kiltipper Road opposite the stadium (beside Lidl) and the other in The Square Tallaght. Neither the IAFA nor Tallaght Stadium take any responsibility for cars parked in these or other locations.

Unfortunately neither EFAF nor IAFA can provide assistance with travelling from outside Ireland. To get to the stadium from Dublin Airport, take the M50 motorway southbound. Take Exit 11 and follow the signs for Tallaght. Further details are on the Tallaght Stadium website above.

What can/can't I bring to the event?

Tallaght Stadium do not permit food or drink to be brought into the stadium. In addition, alcohol is not permitted in the stadium.

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

For any questions regarding the event, please use the Contact the Organiser to the right of the page.

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Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Yes, please print your ticket and bring it with you to the event entrance.