McKenna: No Croker visit for Steelers

CROKE Park director Peter McKenna has dismissed a report suggesting Superbowl finalists the Pittsburgh Steelers could play a regular NFL season game at Croke Park later this year — but confirmed the GAA have asked for the Government’s assistance in attracting such a fixture to headquarters.

McKenna distanced Croke Park from American media speculation that the Steelers, owned by US Ambassador to Ireland Dan Rooney’s family, would stage one of their home games there this autumn.

However, he revealed they have met with the Department of Arts, Sports and Tourism about making an approach to the NFL.