Michael McQuaid

RTÉ Sport NFL Contributor

22 August 2025; Lord Mayor of Dublin Councillor Ray McAdam, second from left, and Kansas State president Dr Richard Linton with Kansas State mascot Willie the Wildcat and feature twirler Bailey Walke during a CEO Luncheon at Mansion House in Dublin ahead

'Farmaggedon' hits Dublin as NFL fever set to ramp up

With the NFL season now under two weeks away, the eyes of the American sporting world will be on the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, as the Aer Lingus College Football Classic comes to town, with arguably its best match-up to date.

US Sport • 23 Aug

Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings are coming to Dublin

Vikings confirmed for historic Croke Park NFL game

The NFL will roll into town on Sunday 28 September, when the Pittsburgh Steelers welcome the Minnesota Vikings to Croke Park for the first ever regular season game on the island of Ireland.

US Sport • 13 May

Travis Hunter is a rare talent who can play in both attack and defence

Jags pick Hunter, Sanders wait - 5 NFL Draft storylines

The first round of the 2025 NFL Draft kicked off in Green Bay on Thursday night. RTÉ Sport NFL contributor Michael McQuaid looks at the biggest headlines from an eventful night in Wisconsin.

US Sport • 25 Apr

Ross Bolger is flying the flag for Laois and Ireland at the NFL Combine (Credit: AP/NFLUK Ireland)

McNamee and Bolger impress at NFL Combine

Dublin footballer Mark McNamee took part in a specialist workout alongside Ross Bolger of Laois at the NFL Combine on Wednesday, with Michael McQuaid on site at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis to monitor their progress.

US Sport • 27 Feb

Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates

The Hurts is over: How the Eagles won the Super Bowl

The Philadelphia Eagles won their first Super Bowl in seven years on Sunday night in New Orleans, ending Kansas City's dominance of the Lombardi Trophy with a dominant display over the Chiefs, winning 40-22. Here's how they did it.

US Sport • 10 Feb

Quarterbacks Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles and Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs meet for the second time in the NFL decider

Chiefs chase history, Saquon v Spags - 5 NFL storylines

On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs attempt to win the Vince Lombardi Trophy for an unprecedented third consecutive year when they face the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans. Michael McQuaid identifies five fascinating facets of Super Bowl LIX to look out for on the biggest day in US sport.

US Sport • 09 Feb

The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming back to Croke Park

Croke Park to host Steelers for first Irish NFL fixture

The NFL will host its first regular-season game in Dublin in 2025, it was confirmed today, with the Pittsburgh Steelers set to take on as yet unconfirmed opponents in the autumn.

US Sport • 07 Feb

(L-R) Saquon Barkley, Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes and Jayden Daniels will be crucial to their teams' hopes

Can Bills beat Chiefs in play-offs? - 5 NFL Storylines

On Sunday night, we will know the two teams that will face off for the Vince Lombardi Trophy in New Orleans on 9 February. Here Michael McQuaid identifies five things to look out for on a monumental weekend.

US Sport • 26 Jan

Can the Lions continue to roar during the play-offs?

MVP showdown & Lions enter play-offs - 5 NFL Storylines

We have two weeks of action left before we discover which teams will make it to the Super Bowl in New Orleans, the expectation is palpable in the NFL.

US Sport • 16 Jan

The Rams will not host the Vikings in SoFi Stadium due to the wildfires in Los Angeles

Play-offs begin, London teams named - 5 NFL storylines

The Wild Card round of the NFL play-offs gets underway on Saturday evening with the visit of the Los Angeles Chargers to the Houston Texans (9.30pm Irish time), Michael McQuaid of Pro Football Ireland guides you through the big news of the week.

NFL • 12 Jan