A packed Croke Park in Dublin for the Pittsburgh Steelers vs the Minnesota Vikings in September. Photograph: James Crombie/InphoThe Republic could play host to a second regular-season US National Football League game next year, with Cabinet to be told discussions between Government and the league are under way. It is understood that there are now conversations about hosting another game in Dublin next autumn, with several potential teams in the mix. Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris will seek approval for up to €56 million in funding for cross-Border initiatives under the Shared Island initiative. There will be two action plans associated with the strategy, the first of which is due before the end of next January.

Source: The Irish Times November 18, 2025 09:00 UTC