Top 5 things to do in Ireland for the Aer Lingus College Football Classic
Wildcats, let the countdown begin! We have less than a month to go until the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, when the K-State football team will travel to Dublin, Ireland, to take on Big 12
rival Iowa State.
If you’re heading to the Emerald Isle to watch the big game on Saturday, Aug. 23,
here are our top 5 picks for things to do while you’re in Dublin!
1. Get hyped at the K-State pep rally
Join us Friday afternoon, Aug. 22, at 3:30 p.m. GMT at Merrion Square Park in Dublin. The pep rally will feature the football team and members of the K-State Marching Band, Classy Cats, K-State Cheer and Willie the Wildcat. Commemorative buttons will also be handed out at the pep rally similar to a bowl game, so be on the lookout!
2. Join friends at an Irish pub
Grab your friends and come hang out with fellow K-Staters at a pub in Dublin! There
will be multiple pregame gatherings at local pubs prior to kick off, including a special
event on Saturday, Aug. 23, at 11 a.m. – join K-State’s President and First Lady at
“Pints with the President” at The Old Storehouse, featuring the K-State Pep Band and
Cheer.
Find locations via our interactive map at k-state.com/ireland. Be sure to stop by to get K-State swag items!
3. Watch the Marching Band
It’s not a K-State game day without the official K-State Marching Band! The Marching
Band will pump up the crowd with a pregame performance at the stadium, and they’ll
also join Iowa State for a joint band show at halftime. Here are some other places
you can spot the band throughout the week:
Thursday, Aug. 21
- 90-minute open top Dublin bus tour; watch for more information on start time.
- 4:45 p.m. Pep Band and Cheer to welcome K-State VIPs and Irish dignitaries at Barnado Square next to City Hall (Note: Event exclusive for purchasers of official K-State travel packages).
Friday, Aug. 22
- 3:30 p.m. K-State Pep Rally at Merrion Square Park.
- 8 p.m. Welcome performance at Guiness Storehouse (Note: Event exclusive for purchasers of official K-State travel packages).
- 10 p.m. K-State Pub Crawl at Buskers and The Old Storehouse.
Saturday, Aug. 23
- 11 a.m. K-State Pep Band and Cheer performance at “Pints with the President” in the Temple Bar area at The Old Storehouse.
4. Pick up exclusive member merch
Are you a member of the K-State Alumni Association? Be sure to pick up your member-exclusive commemorative silicone pint glass from 8-10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 22, or Saturday, Aug. 23, at The Alex Hotel.
If you’re not a member, join today!
5. Take a peek behind the scenes
If you’re at the airport waiting for your flight to Ireland, help the time pass more
quickly and check out our article about K-State Athletics’ hard work behind the scenes
to make this game a reality. Read more
As we get closer to game day, be sure to keep an eye on the K-State Alumni Association’s
Aer Lingus College Football Classic website. We’ll be posting the most up-to-date
info on pregame events and more!