Beann Mhadaghain 2nds
2A
Belfast, Northern Ireland
About Northern Amateur Football League
Northern Amateur Football League
The Northern Amateur Football League (NAFL) is an association football league in Northern Ireland. It contains 13 divisions, from the Premier Division to Division 3F. The current champions are Rathfriland Rangers.
History
The NAFL was founded in 1923 by 16 clubs from the Greater Belfast area. Initially, membership was confined to teams from public bodies, private associations, schools, and firms. Over time, the league has expanded to include clubs from all over Northern Ireland.
The NAFL is a member of the Irish Football Association (IFA). The top four teams in the Premier Division qualify for the IFA Intermediate Cup.
Current Structure
- Premier Division (12 teams)
- Division 1A (12 teams)
- Division 1B (12 teams)
- Division 1C (12 teams)
- Division 2A (12 teams)
- Division 2B (12 teams)
- Division 2C (12 teams)
- Division 3A (12 teams)
- Division 3B (12 teams)
- Division 3C (12 teams)
- Division 3D (12 teams)
- Division 3E (12 teams)
- Division 3F (12 teams)
Sources
Last updated: Saturday, 29 June 2024
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