Meet the Team
Brian O'Leary - Co-Host
Joined in 2020
Brian fell in love with the NFL and the New York Giants experiencing his first game on Channel 4, Super Bowl XXI in 1987.
Brian is one of the original co-founders of the Irish NFL Show attending international & US games along with the past 5 Super Bowls
In the day job Brian works within the commercial team in open eir
Shane Brennan - Co-Host
Joined in 2023
Shane’s love for the NFL began through watching Sky Sports coverage in the early 2010s. He pinned his colours to the mast as a Patriots fan after spending time in Massachusetts, and has since experienced the last 2 Super Bowls in New Orleans and Santa Clara.
Shane is a professional journalist with the Irish Independent, where he produces the Indo Sport podcast and sister shows.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-brennan-75557315b/?originalSubdomain=ie
Craig Rigden - Co-Host/Graphics
Joined in 2023
Craig’s love for the NFL started back in 2007 when his roommate suggested he watch the Super Bowl with him. In 2014 he chose the New York Giants as his team and has seen them multiple times in both the UK and in New Jersey.
Whilst committing time to both our content and his own podcast his professional role involves working as a Technology Workplace Service Engineer for Hotelplan
https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-rigden-b8906211a
Ben Costello - Social Media Support
Joined in 2025
Ben is in charge of all the social edits that you see on Instagram and TikTok and is also on site for various American Football related events from NFL to American Football Ireland building on his background in TV and Media Production degree in college.
Ben is a die-hard Seahawks fan and became one of the 12’s back in 2014 when he watched his first Super Bowl when Seattle took down the Broncos. He also plays Wide Receiver with the Cill Dara Crusaders.
Day-to-day, Ben is a store manager of a popular furniture store brand in Carlow.
Conor Brophy - Lead Host
Joined in 2023
Conor has a wealth of hosting experience working previously for RTÉ and Newstalk.
Conor also found love with the NFL during the original coverage in the late 80’s with his love for the Chicago Bears dating back to their victory in Super Bowl XX in 1986.
Conor currently heads up the strategic communications team for Teneo Ireland.
https://www.teneo.com/person/conor-brophy/
Ciaran Boyle - Co-Host
Joined in 2023
Originally from Sandyford in South Dublin, but now based in Saint Augustine Florida since 2007. Ciaran moved to New Jersey in 1998 where his love of the New York Giants continued. His first Giants game was Superbowl XXI and his love for the Giants has remained for 40 years.
Ciaran is an integral part of the team with his vast knowledge of the NFL and in particular his in- depth detail of the college game being a huge plus, in particular in the lead up to the draft. In his spare time he coaches Pop Warner football and consumes almost every minute of college football during the season.
Ciaran is currently a Director with one of America's leading Healthcare companies based in Orlando FL
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciaran-boyle-79545022/
Kieran O'Donovan - Co-Host
Joined in 2024
Kieran began following the NFL at the tail end of the 2013 season and was particularly drawn to the history of the league through watching NFL Films productions.
Kieran was enamoured by the story of Vince Lombardi and chose the Green Bay Packers as his team, not least because they wear the green and gold of his beloved St. James’ GAA club.
On New Year's Day in 2022 Kieran made the trip to Lambeau Field to see Aaron Rodgers’ last win in Lambeau Field as a Packer.
Kieran has become an integral part of the team since joining in 2024,
Kieran works as a primary school principal in West Cork