Belfast Trojans

Applications are now OPEN to be our next Senior Team Head Coach. 📬

The Belfast Trojans American Football Club are seeking an experienced and ambitious American Football coach to lead our Senior Team into next season and beyond.

This is a rare opportunity to join one of Ireland’s biggest and most successful American Football programmes, with a championship-calibre team, an unparalleled home gameday atmosphere, a strong Club structure and ambitions to continue competing at the highest level. 🏆🏟️🏈

If you have the experience, leadership and vision to take on the role, we want to hear from you! 🗣️

ℹ️ APPLICATIONS: Please submit your Coaching CV, a brief cover letter and an outline plan (maximum two pages) to [email protected]

Deadline for applications and expressions of interest: Monday 31st August. ⏳

Please tag or share this with anyone you feel may be a good fit. 🤝

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It was a productive day for our youth team in Dublin who went 1-1!

Lots of learning in Game 1 vs the Knights / Panthers allowed the team to turn things around and pick up a W vs the Mavericks in Game 2!

Trojans 0 - 10 Knights / Panthers
Trojans 12 - 6 Mavericks

Let’s go Trojans!

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It’s GAMEDAY! 👊

Our youth team return to action for the first time in 2026, as they make the trip to Dublin to face off against a joint Knights / Panthers team at 11am, and the Mavericks at 2:45pm!

Let’s go Trojans!

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Let’s go Trojans!

We leave St Mary’s with the Silver medal after another year to be proud of for the girls in green!

So much development across the board in 2026, including QB Ruby Elliott leading the Trojans back to the Claddagh Bowl in her first full season in the position!

Congratulations to the South Dublin Panthers who proved why they are setting the bar on the island, wining a third consecutive Claddagh Bowl.

2026 Mixed Flag 🔜

Go Trojans!

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For the third straight season Trojans Women are BOWL BOUND!

We defeat UCD American Football 19-12 in the Claddagh Bowl Semi-Final to progress to the Championship game at 4.30pm vs South Dublin Panthers!

Let’s go Trojans!

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It’s Claddagh Finals GAMEDAY!

Today our Women’s Flag Football team travel to compete for the top prize in Ireland!

They will face off against UCD American Football in a Semi-Final at 1pm, with the winner progressing to compete for the national title at 4.30pm!

Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUbLb60DNNA

Let’s go Trojans!

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Trojan Nation, this summer, the Belfast Trojans (in association with the Gridiron Academy) are bringing the energy of game day to the next generation! 🏈

Our Flag Football Camp is designed for boys and girls aged 8–12 to learn the fundamentals of Flag Football in a fun, safe and high-energy environment. Whether it’s their first time picking up a ball or they’re already hooked, this is the perfect introduction to the sport. 🙌

Across five action-packed days, players will develop key skills including passing, catching, movement and teamwork, all led by experienced Trojans coaches and players. More importantly, they’ll build confidence, make new friends and experience what it means to be part of a team.

Set at Cregagh Youth and Community Centre, the camp runs daily from 9am–2pm, with structured sessions, games and competitions throughout the week.

This isn’t just a camp, it’s a chance to experience the culture behind the Green Machine.

* Open to 8–12 year olds
* Limited to 40 places per day to ensure quality coaching
* Fruit and snacks provided daily
* Players should bring a packed lunch and water

If your child is active, competitive or just looking to try something new this summer, this is where it starts.

Join us. Learn the game. Be part of it.

👉 Book now at www.belfasttrojans.com

Thank you, Phil.

Trojan Nation, ahead of the Shamrock Bowl, Head Coach Phil Gunning announced to the team that he had made the decision to leave his role of at the end of this season. Phil, who has spent four years as Head Coach was a fundamental part of the teams rebuild following COVID, leading the team to our sixth National Championship in 2025.

Thousands of Hours dedicated.
Hundreds of Players and Coaches developed.
39 Games
28 Wins
19 Game Win Streak (2nd in Club History)
406 Points in 2026 (1st in Club History)
CEFL Debut
Coach of the Year
1 National Championship

🎤 Trojans GM Mark McGrath said; “I had high hopes for Phillip when he took the role on as Head Coach of my Trojans. I can stand here and honestly say he lived up to all of my hopes. The amount of work coach Gunning poured into our team has been incredible to witness. He has successfully increased the football IQ of so many players and fellow coaches during his four years as coach.

He has a fantastic football brain, is an extremely talented coach and I look forward to witnessing the next project he puts his energy into thrive as we have done. In one of our earliest conversations coach told me one of his ambitions was to leave the club in a better place than he found it. Well coach, congratulations because you have succeeded in that ambition. Thank you.

🎤 Speaking on the announcement himself, Phil said: “The past four years have been the most challenging and rewarding that I’ve spent in the sport in Ireland. I'll be eternally grateful to Hassan Jaafar, Barry Keil and Mark McGrath for taking a chance on me to hold the reins. To Jimmie Johnson III, for helping me become a better coach and especially to everyone that spent all four years here for trusting me to lead you each season. We had a lot of fun, and I can't wait to see what the club does next. Trojans vs Everybody.”

From all of us all of us at the Trojans - Thank you, Phil

The BEST fans in the world! 🌎

Senior kitted football in 2026 might not have ended the way we wanted, but we couldn’t be prouder of the love and support from friends, family and the entire Trojan Nation this year. 2026 might not have ended the way we wanted, but we couldn’t be prouder of the love and support from friends, family and the entire Trojan Nation this year.

We saw hundreds through the gates of Deramore and built incredible partnerships and friendships on and off the field.

From our gameday experience to entertaining football on the field, it’s about growing the love of the game in Ireland. And that starts with YOU.

Thank you, Trojan Nation! See you in 2027! 💚⚔️