U.S. Embassy Dublin
July 4 2011. U.S. Ambassador Dan Rooney and his wife Mrs Patricia Rooney hosted an Irish American Flag Football Classic at their Residence in the Phoenix Park in Dublin.
On Monday, July 4 2011. U.S. Ambassador Dan Rooney and his wife Mrs Patricia Rooney hosted an Irish American Flag Football Classic at their Residence in the Phoenix Park in Dublin. Over 2000 guests were in attendance the Independence Day celebrations. Team rosters for the game included embassy diplomats and Marines, local Gaelic football, rugby and soccer players. Croke Park constructed an American Football field which included bleachers, American football posts and giant television screens for live coverage and play-backs..The two teams, “The Phoenix Park Pirates” coached by Eddie Goggins and the “Dublin 8s” coached by Dan Rooney (the Ambassador’s son) underwent training before the big game. Spectators were on the edge of their seats, as the two teams battled it out. However, the Phoenix Park Pirates took the title this year. Guests of all ages enjoyed hamburgers, hotdogs, potato salad and coleslaw, as well as red, white and blue cupcakes. The KidsZone was a huge success with face painting, story-telling and science demonstrations and the giant inflatable slide. Everyone enjoyed the authentic American July 4th celebrations..
July 4 2011. U.S. Ambassador Dan Rooney and his wife Mrs Patricia Rooney hosted an Irish American Flag Football Classic at their Residence in the Phoenix Park in Dublin.
On Monday, July 4 2011. U.S. Ambassador Dan Rooney and his wife Mrs Patricia Rooney hosted an Irish American Flag Football Classic at their Residence in the Phoenix Park in Dublin. Over 2000 guests were in attendance the Independence Day celebrations. Team rosters for the game included embassy diplomats and Marines, local Gaelic football, rugby and soccer players. Croke Park constructed an American Football field which included bleachers, American football posts and giant television screens for live coverage and play-backs..The two teams, “The Phoenix Park Pirates” coached by Eddie Goggins and the “Dublin 8s” coached by Dan Rooney (the Ambassador’s son) underwent training before the big game. Spectators were on the edge of their seats, as the two teams battled it out. However, the Phoenix Park Pirates took the title this year. Guests of all ages enjoyed hamburgers, hotdogs, potato salad and coleslaw, as well as red, white and blue cupcakes. The KidsZone was a huge success with face painting, story-telling and science demonstrations and the giant inflatable slide. Everyone enjoyed the authentic American July 4th celebrations..