# Event Details - **Event Name**: Ireland's Kicking King: Road to Ryan Field: Ballyboden, Dublin - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Could you be the next American football star? Ireland’s Kicking King: Road to Ryan Field. FREE tryouts for males and females aged 16–24.About this EventGet ready for Ireland's Kicking King: Road to Ryan Field 2026! Everybody WelcomeDo you want to? Do you want to end up playing in the NFL like Charlie Smythe? Do you want to kick in front of 50,000+ fans? Do you want to be part of a documentary that will be seen by millions? You've come to the right place!By coming to one of our free regional events, you get the chance to to try out to be selected to to kick at a packed Aviva Stadium in August, and then on to the world leading Ryan Field in Chicago for a chance to be crowned Ireland's Kicking King in front of a brand new stadium and walk away with a cash prize! You could also be featured on a documentary that is being filmed around this competition that will be distributed internationally and potentially seen by millions of people around the world. Who are we looking for?Participants must be aged between 16-24, ideally enjoy kicking a gaelic football, rugby ball or soccer ball, if so this event is for you. We expect upwards of 90% of attendees to have never kicked an American Football before, so this is a welcoming, low pressure environment to try something new.All participants will get a FREE TICKET to the Aer Lingus College Football Classic at the Aviva Stadium on August 29th when UNC take on TCU!Thanks to our partner UPMC, Ryans Sports Ventures, Intersport Elverys, Meta and Aer Lingus College Football Classic, Ireland's Kicking King: Road to Ryan Field is a free event for all those participating.How will it work?Participants will get the chance to showcase their kicking skills in a fun and supportive environment. Athletes from any sport are welcome, especially those with rugby, GAA, or soccer experience. The event is open to males and females from ages 16-24.NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARYSession Details (NFL-style kicking session)A Leader Kicking coach will kick things off with a demo on how to kick an American football. Everyone will have practice reps before the main event.Each participant will then attempt field goals from various distances.Specific events will feature a Longest Kick competition. Top 3 Performers from each regional event will advance to the quarter final, bringing together the 30 (approx.) best kickers from across the country where the top 20 (approx.) will compete at halftime at the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic and the winning prize.Winning Prize: The overall winners from the Aviva semi final on August 29th will win a trip to America and 2 months specialised training with Leader Kicking prior, where you will then kick at half-time on November 7th at Ryan Field where Northwestern University take on Iowa University. The overall winner will take away a cash prize (Terms and Conditions apply). But we also expect all the finalists to be seen and evaluated by some of the top University and professional coaches in the United States through this journey.Past Participants: All who came from GAA, Rugby and Soccer backgrounds who are now playing college football in the US and signing contracts in the NFL.Charlie Smyth - Signed NFL contract with New Orleans SaintsMark McNamee - Signed NFL contract with Green Bay PackersAdam McCann-Gibbs - Received full ride scholarshipSean O'Haire - Received full ride scholarshipLorcan Quinn - Received full ride scholarshipRyan McDonnell - Received full ride scholarshipEoin O'Sullivan - Received full ride scholarshipJack Cassidy - Received full ride scholarshipRoss Bolger - Signed CFL contract with BC LionsConor Donaghy - Received full ride scholarshipEoin O' Sullivan - Received full ride scholarshipMark Fitzgerald - Received full ride scholarshipDaniel Leahy - Received full ride scholarshipKarl Campbell - Received full ride scholarshipOisin Flynn - Received full ride scholarshipEoin Walsh - Received full ride scholarshipSam Krebs - Received full ride scholarshipFearghal Mac Cearra - Received full ride scholarship - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dublin/irelands-kicking-king-road-to-ryan-field-ballyboden-dublin/100001993845882708 - **Event Categories**: sports, football, contests, performances, workshops, trips-adventures, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Dublin - **state**: DN - **country**: Ireland - **location**: Ballyboden St Enda's Gaa - **lat**: 53.2893468 - **long**: -6.316708400000001 - **full address**: Ballyboden St Enda's Gaa, 16 Firhouse Road, Dublin, Ireland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Ireland's Kicking King: Road to Ryan Field: Ballyboden, Dublin - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/4051510e954cd98b00c7a945d8bf976fd33924607b2fd2aca0bd640b490c3686-rimg-w1200-h600-dce8e8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1787261804 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Ireland's Kicking King: Road to Ryan Field: Ballyboden, Dublin being held? - **A:** Ireland's Kicking King: Road to Ryan Field: Ballyboden, Dublin takes place on Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Ballyboden St Enda's Gaa, 16 Firhouse Road, Dublin, Ireland. - **Q**: Who is organizing Ireland's Kicking King: Road to Ryan Field: Ballyboden, Dublin? - **A:** Ireland's Kicking King: Road to Ryan Field: Ballyboden, Dublin is organized by Leader Kicking. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Ireland's Kicking King: Road to Ryan Field: Ballyboden, Dublin is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dublin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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