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Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin reflects on the legacy of Dan Rooney as the team prepares for their first NFL regular season game in Ireland, a trip that Rooney greatly valued due to his Irish heritage and his role as US ambassador to Ireland. Tomlin is inspired by Rooney's passion and hopes to honor his memory during the trip, which could be capped with a win against the Vikings.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are interested in playing a regular-season game in Ireland, following their recent marketing rights to the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The team played a preseason game in Dublin in 1997 and has a strong connection to Ireland through the late Dan Rooney, who was the owner of the Steelers while serving as the United States’ ambassador to Ireland from 2009 to 2012.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been granted the rights to expand their brand and activities for the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland as part of the NFL's 'Global Markets Program'. The license enables the Steelers to carry out in-person activities such as fan and youth football activities throughout Ireland, as well as corporate sponsorship and merchandise sales. The team has already launched dedicated Irish social media accounts and intends to hold its first in-market event this upcoming season by hosting a fan watch party. The Steelers have a deep connection to Ireland, with late Chairman Dan Rooney serving as the United States Ambassador to Ireland from 2009-2012 and helping establish the Ireland Funds.