American football game in ireland 2012

Northwestern Wildcats Learn More. Nebraska Cornhuskers Learn More. High School Games The thrill and excitement of high school American football will return to Ireland with multiple games taking place as part of the Kildare High School Showcase on August 26, ! Discover Dublin Voted one of the top 10 friendliest cities in the world, and once you visit, you will understand why!

River Liffey Dublin. Glendalough Wicklow. Titanic Experience Belfast. The Hidden Heartlands Experience Ireland's Hidden Heartlands and tap into the relaxed rhythm that defines this beautifully unspoiled part of Ireland where life moves at its own pace. Tourism Ireland has been working over the past two years to maximise the number of American fans who will travel here for the game.

Over 33, football fans will travel here, providing a major boost to the economy this autumn. A major promotional programme has been in place in the US targeting the large Notre Dame and Navy alumni associations, as well as team families, friends and fanbases — through online marketing, social media and promotions on Facebook. Travel packages, including game tickets and lots of suggestions for golf, city tours and longer-stay holidays, have been promoted extensively to fans in the US.

The Navy-Notre Dame series has been played annually since , making it the longest uninterrupted intersectional series in college football. Navy has emerged victorious in three of the past five years making the fixture a lot more competitive after decades of Notre Dame victories. For more information on how to get involved with The Gathering Ireland visit www. Sign in. Log into your account. Privacy Policy.

Password recovery. Classifieds In Memoriam Advertise Limerickpost. Forgot your password? Get help. Limerick Post Newspaper. Teams have to gain at least 10 yards in 4 plays to keep possession and earn a new set of 4 downs. If a team gains 4 yards on its first down, they would then be facing 2nd and 6 2nd down and 6 yards to go to make the required On each play teams can choose to run by handing the ball off to a running back or pass the quarterback throws to a receiver.

Otherwise, they have to surrender possession of the ball to the opposition at the place of the end of the play. Players on the offensive team the team with the ball can protect the player with the ball by blocking opposing tacklers.

Defenders can use their hands to push or pull opponents out of the way to get to the ball carrier. Only the ball carrier can actually be tackled and pulled to the ground.

Key rules on passing plays There may only be one forward pass per play A forward pass cannot be thrown once the ball has gone forward of its starting spot. Team mates are allowed to block opposing defenders to protect the quarterback but cannot grasp with their hands or encircle with their arms.

Defenders can try to disrupt receivers with open hands put not hold them until the ball is thrown. Defenders can also attempt to catch the ball themselves. Key rules on running plays A player running with the ball can complete as many backward passes as in rugby as they like, although this is considered risky as, unlike rugby, players not in possession of the ball can be blocked.