Confirmed: Rory Beggan among four Irish hopefuls accepted into NFL programme

The Irish representatives will aim to impress scouts in March. 

AMERICAN DREAM: Monaghan goalkeeper Rory Beggan. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Monaghan’s Rory Beggan and Wicklow’s Mark Jackson are among four Irish athletes who have earned places in the NFL's international player pathway programme. 

The intercounty goalkeepers will be joined by fellow netminder, Charlie Smyth of Down, and rugby player Darragh Leader as the Irish representatives on the elite program.