The US Ambassador to Ireland, Claire Cronin, has reassured Americans traveling to Ireland for the upcoming College Football Classic that the country is safe, despite a recent attack on a tourist. It is expected that around 40,000 US citizens will be attending the football event in Dublin, making it the largest movement of Americans internationally outside of wartime. Cronin reminded tourists to take personal care during their visit, as they would in any European or American city. Senator Chris Murphy, part of the bipartisan delegation visiting Ireland, stated that the large number of Americans attending the event indicates that they feel safe. Republican Congressman Dade Phelan also emphasized that the attack was an isolated incident and that he feels safe in Ireland. Tánaiste Micheal Martin welcomed the delegation and highlighted the economic boost the football event brings to Ireland. Despite recent attacks, US tourists generally feel safe in Ireland, with many comparing the safety levels to those in big cities in the US. It is clear that the College Football Classic has not been impacted by the recent assaults, as demand remains high. The cultural, business, and sporting relationships between the US and Ireland were discussed at an Ireland-US CEO lunch, where former Irish President Mary McAleese noted the close kinship between the two countries.

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