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An American Football Club based in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, competing in the Irish American Football League.

Training every Sunday at Newforge Sports Complex,Belfast 10:30am - 1:30pm

25/06/2026

Once a stag, always a stag 🖤

Some people leave a mark that goes far beyond the photos they take.

Paul McIlwaine wasn’t just a photographer he was a familiar face on the sidelines, rain or shine, capturing the moments that tell the story of our sport. From game days to team headshots, he gave his time, talent, and passion to help showcase American football in Ireland.

His images didn’t just freeze moments in time; they captured the heart of our club and our community.

Paul will be sorely missed by everyone at the County Antrim Stags, and by so many across the American Football Ireland community whose lives he touched through his kindness, generosity, and incredible work.

Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

Thank you for everything, Paul. Your legacy will live on through every photograph and every memory you helped create.

Rest in peace Paul🖤

21/06/2026

The Antrim stags are proud to announce we’re supporting the Sealand Seahawks pineapple movement within our club.

Mental health means a lot to us, not just our players, coaches and staff, but also anyone else we come into contact.

We know we’re not trained professionals, but research shows that just having someone to talk to can massively reduce the likelihood of someone taking their own life and having a simple method to contact people breaks down a major barrier in people not having the vocabulary to say, “I need help.”

So if you’re struggling, send anyone in Antrim stags either the word ‘Pineapple’ or a 🍍 emoji and we WILL respond and lend an ear.

Mental health matters, you matter.

14/06/2026

🏈 GAME DAY 🏈

The final game of the 2026 season is here.

Today we hit the road to take on the Wexford Eagles in our last battle of the year. One more opportunity to represent the badge, the team, and everyone who has supported us throughout the season.

Can we end the season with our first white kit win?👀

Let’s finish strong. 🦌💪

📍 Gorey Town Park
📅 Sunday 14th June

Thankyou to our 2026 season sponsors
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12/06/2026

🏈FINAL GAME WEEK 🏈

One final battle. One more chance to leave it all on the field.

The County Antrim Stags head south to take on the Wexford Eagles in the final game of the 2026 season.

Let’s finish strong. Let’s finish together. 🦌

📍 Gorey Town Park
📅 Sunday 14th June

Thankyou to our 2026 season sponsors
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08/06/2026

As the 2026 season starts to wrap up, we want to take a moment to thank all of the incredible photographers who have given their time and talent to capture the County Antrim Stags on and off the field.
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From big plays and tough battles to celebrations and memories, your photos have helped tell the story of our season and showcase our club to players, families, fans, and the wider American football community.

We truly appreciate every image, every sideline session, and every hour spent editing and sharing your work.

Thank you for being part of our journey this season. 🦌📸

Thankyou to our 2026 season sponsors
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31/05/2026

🚨 GAMEDAY 🚨
It’s the penultimate game of the season as we travel south to face the Dublin Rhinos.
 📍 Castleknock College, Dublin ⏰ 2PM Kick-off
See you in Dublin.

Thankyou to our 2026 season sponsors
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27/05/2026

Penultimate game of the season. 🦌🏈

The Stags are on the road this Sunday as we take on the Dublin Rhinos 🦏

📍 Castleknock College, Dublin
⏰ 2PM Kickoff
📅 31st May

Thankyou to our 2026 season sponsors
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25/05/2026

What do you mean we’ve only got 2 more games left of the 2026 season?!

Our last two games of the season are only around the corner, both away to the Rhinos and a second match up with the eagles👀

Thankyou to our 2026 season sponsors
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17/05/2026

It’s Game Day in Belfast. 🦌🏈

The County Antrim Stags are back at Newforge and ready to battle the South Dublin Panthers.

Kickoff is at 2PM, bring the noise, bring the energy, and back the boys from the first snap to the final whistle.

📍 Newforge Sports Complex, Belfast
⏰ 2PM Kickoff

Still time to join us if you’ve been thinking about it, just drop us a dm ✉️

Thankyou to our 2026 season sponsors
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12/05/2026

Home turf. Game week. 🦌

The County Antrim Stags are back at Newforge this Sunday as we take on the South Dublin Panthers. Ready to put on a show at home and bring the energy from kickoff to the final whistle🙌🏻

📍 Newforge Sports Complex, Belfast
🗓️ Sunday 17th May
⏰ 2PM Kickoff

Get down to Newforge and support the Stags 🦌

Still time to join us if you’ve been thinking about it, just drop us a dm ✉️

Thankyou to our 2026 season sponsors
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Address

18b Newforge Lane
Antrim
BT9 5NW

Website

https://linktr.ee/antrimstags

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