The NFL is coming to Dublin but why are we paying €10m for it?
In the News podcast: Croke Park will host Ireland’s first NFL regular-season game later this year with the Pittsburgh Steelers the 'home team'
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Irish Government to fork out €10m to help mega-wealthy Pittsburgh Steelers host a home game in Croke Park
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The NFL is coming to Dublin. What teams will play, how can I get tickets and what can we expect?
No date or opponent for the game has been given yet but it is expected to be scheduled in the September-November window
NFL in Croke Park: Ireland’s first regular season game coming to Dublin this year
The game is expected to take place between September and November
Croke Park took in nearly €60 million in 2024, boosted by extra revenue from concerts and rugby
The success of the stadium fed into annual GAA revenues, stadium director Peter McKenna said
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The year 2024 was a very good year financially for the stadium, taking in nearly €60 million
NFL in Dublin: Negotiations ongoing to bring game to Croke Park this autumn
Decision could be made as soon as this week on Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers clash
Limerick’s Tom Morrissey returns from the Inca trail to take the high road to Croke Park
The five-time All-Ireland winning hurler went straight back into training after three months’ travelling around South America
Wellness staycations around Ireland: Self-improvement breaks right on your doorstep
Your next mini-break could fuel a new and lasting passion, from yoga in Donegal to horse trekking in Waterford and cooking classes in Wexford
Coldplay’s Croke Park outing brings in €44.5m in bumper year for Irish gigs
U2′s Sphere in Las Vegas shows win out in ‘top 300 worldwide concert grosses’, according to Pollstar data
Jack O’Connor set for Cork return after Sarsfields adventure
Talented Rebels forward dismisses speculation he intends to go travelling
Sarsfields captain Niamh McGrath on returning to the pitch after childbirth: ‘I’m not an inspiration to anyone’
McGrath is closing in on another AIB All-Ireland club camogie title with Sarsfields just 10 months after giving birth
‘No stone will be left unturned’: Missing Persons Day marked by hundreds in Croke Park
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris tells families of commitment to bringing them closure while Minister for Justice Helen McEntee speaks of improved unidentified human remains database
Ray D’Arcy offers an intriguing glimpse into a dirty industry
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‘Everybody here is a comedian’: Robbie Williams is ‘buzzing’ to perform at Croke Park as dynamic pricing ruled out
The singer will take to the stage in Dublin on August 23rd
Robbie Williams to perform in Croke Park next summer
Former Take That member will play Dublin on Saturday, August 23rd as part of European tour
Martin Mulkerrins takes assertive win over Peter Funchion to advance to World 4-Wall Championships semi-final
Mulkerrins beat Funchion 15-8, 15-0 at Croke Park
Oasis promoters to begin cancelling tickets that have ‘broken’ rules
Oasis Live ‘25 tour, which includes Croke Park gigs, will see band perform together for the first time since breaking up
Man ‘heavily involved in GAA’ alleges assault and false imprisonment on Croke Park pitch
Limerick man says he was ‘unexpectedly set upon’ by security staff when he entered the pitch following 2018 All-Ireland hurling final
Richard Ashcroft confirmed as special guest for Oasis’s 2025 Ireland shows
Former lead singer of The Verve said he was ‘ready to bring it’ to Manchester band’s concerts
NFL American Football game in Dublin under ‘active consideration’ - Minister
Ministers rule out dedicated coordination agency at launch of major sports event policy framework
‘Question marks’ hang over economic benefits of a Dublin NFL game
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said there is ‘no doubt’ Ireland will host a game ‘soon’
Oasis support acts for Ireland and Britain revealed – report
The Verve’s Richard Ashcroft and indie rock band Cast are expected to join the Manchester band on tour
Simon Kelly and Jay Bourke seek €1m for refit of Quinn’s pub near Croke Park
Kelly’s company, Discipulo Developments, is refitting the currently closed pub in Drumcondra which was popular with GAA fans
Leinster beat Munster 26-12: As it happened
Provincial siblings, Leinster and Munster meet at GAA headquarters for the first time since their famous European Cup semi-final in 2009.
Depleted Munster may need a rivalry-fueled miracle against Leinster, but that’s what old foes are for
Leinster have won four of their last five meetings with Munster
Leinster v Munster: All you need to know ahead of Saturday’s Croke Park clash
Leinster and Munster meet in round four of the URC with up to 80,000 expected at GAA HQ
The GAA says it has no interest in selling Croke Park naming rights. Will that always be the case?
‘It’s more valuable than the family silver – it’s almost like the family name is gone’ says stadium director Peter McKenna
Leinster vs Munster: Tom Farrell says move was a ‘no-brainer’
Ex-Connacht centre on prospect of playing in Saturday’s landmark Croke Park URC game
Seán Moran: After 15 years, Leinster and Munster rugby are back but it’s a changed world
In 2009, playing a club rugby match in Croke Park broke new ground. It can do so again
‘Tingles in my spine’ - Munster boss Rowntree blown away by Croke Park ticket sales for Leinster
Rowntree must deal with a growing injury list ahead of Saturday’s game at Croke Park for which 75,000 tickets have been already been sold
Chris Martin confirms in Dublin interview that Coldplay will make only 12 studio albums
Frontman tells Zane Lowe Show that ‘less is more’ as band prepares to release new album Moon Music on Friday
Oasis abandons dynamic pricing for remainder of world tour
Band’s management said they wanted to 'avoid a repeat of the issues' experienced by fans in August
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