A surprise call, a hometown mural and a Packers dream in Ireland
From Arklow to Lambeau, Packers International Fan of the Year connects with thousands of Packers fans across Ireland and the U.K.
You couldn't say that being named the Green Bay Packers ' International Fan of the Year left Stephen O'Brien speechless. Surprised, yes, but never speechless when it comes to talking about the Packers. O'Brien, who lives in Arklow, County Wicklow, Ireland, is the founder and majordomo of the U.
K. & Irish Packers Group. Launched in 2013, it might be the largest Packers fan club in Europe.
O'Brien's podcast certainly is the largest Packers podcast and possibly second-largest NFL podcast in the U. K. The Packers invited O'Brien to be on one of their podcasts, then sprang it on him that he was their International Fan of the Year.
"It was complete trickery and thievery," he said, not nearly as offended as that sounds. "I think I’ve only been surprised in my life twice. One by a surprise birthday party and that one.
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