LISTEN to what the great-grandson said of the Steelers founder said of his team playing a regular-season game in Ireland and ...
It was no simple matter getting Croke Park to host Steelers vs. Bears either, because in 1997 there never had been a non-Irish sport played on that field/pitch. But because it was Dan Rooney, it ...
Rooney, the great-grandson of Irish immigrants from Newry, County Down, and have always treasured their Irish heritage. That has included former longtime team president Dan Rooney serving as U.S.
The National Football League confirms that a first regular season fixture in Ireland will be held at Dublin's Croke Park.
Bringing NFL tie to Croke Park fortifies bond between Irish American family franchise ... Their owner, Art Rooney Sr, said: “We’re Pittsburgh’s team. We feel strongly about that.” ...
The NFL is adding Ireland to its international slate in 2025, as the league continues to try to expand internationally.
The NFL made it official Friday morning. The Steelers will play a game in Ireland next season, their first international game in 12 years.
🏈 Dan Rooney III talked about the historic day for the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise with the announcement that the team will play the first NFL regular season game in Ireland in 2025.
"The Terrible Towels will certainly make the trip across the pond to Croke Park [in Dublin]," said Dan ... Irish fan base and underlining the NFL's commitment to global growth." Not only did the ...