Larry McCarthy: Realistic to expect competitive NFL at Croke Park in next five years

The Steelers played a pre-season game at Croke Park in 1997, against the Chicago Bears, still the only NFL game to be played in Ireland.

REALISTIC EXPECTATION: GAA President Larry McCarthy. Pic: ©INPHO/Tom Maher

GAA President Larry McCarthy reckons it's realistic to expect the Pittsburgh Steelers to play a competitive NFL game at Croke Park within five years.

Speaking in Croke Park at the announcement that The Steelers have been granted naming rights to expand their brand and activities in Ireland, as part of the NFL's Global Markets Program, McCarthy said that a match in the home of Gaelic Games is a strong possibility.