THE Aer Lingus College Football Classic will be held on September 3 2016 when Boston College face Gerogia Tech at the Aviva Stadium.
Taoiseach Enda Kenny was present at the launch in Dublin this afternoon where it was announced that American Football will return to Ireland.
It will be the ninth College football game held in Ireland since 1988 with Government officials speculating that 25,000 people will travel from the United States for the event.
Dublin Chamber Chief Executive, Gina Quin said: “Big sporting events provide a huge draw for prospective visitors. Given the huge Irish contingent living in the Boston region, this game might be a perfect reason for people to visit Ireland for the first time or to return for the first time in years.
"The game is also likely to generate considerable interest from American Football fans in the UK and around Europe, and will provide an excellent opportunity to show off what Ireland has to offer tourists and businesses alike.
“Dublin is fast becoming known as the European home for college football. The game will be beamed by ESPN to millions of fans around the world, presenting a huge marketing opportunity for Dublin and the rest of the country.”
