Larry McCarthy says GAA at 'the start of a dance' with Pittsburgh Steelers 

The Steelers have been granted rights to expand their brand and activities in Ireland as part of the NFL's Global Markets Program. The expectation is that within the timeframe of that deal, a pre-season or full NFL season fixture will be held at Croke Park.

NFL IN CROKE PARK: The Pittsburgh Steelers made a welcome return to Croke Park today, where they played in the first ever NFL game in Ireland in 1997. The Steelers plan to grow their fanbase and the game of American Football in Ireland as part of the NFL’s ‘Global Markets Program’. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

GAA President Larry McCarthy says the Association is at 'the start of a dance' with the Pittsburgh Steelers which he hopes will end with the NFL outfit playing competitively at Croke Park.

The Steelers have been granted rights to expand their brand and activities in Ireland as part of the NFL's Global Markets Program.