Three Lions fans gather at The Irish Exit for pre-match celebration
Three Lions fans gathering at The Irish Exit
Fans of England's soccer team -- Three Lions -- have already gathered at The Irish Exit at Centennial Yards, which is close to Atlanta Stadium. Good Day Atlanta's Paul Milliken is there with Irish sports broadcaster and studio host for Major Soccer League, Kevin Egan.
ATLANTA, Ga. - Hours before England took the pitch inside Atlanta Stadium, Three Lions fans were already cheering on their team at the Irish pub across the street!
We're talking about The Irish Exit, the new gathering spot located at Centennial Yards. The pub opened its doors at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, welcoming in fans ahead of the big match between England and DR Congo.
The Irish Exit is a brand-new addition to the city, and was featured last month on Burgers with Buck; pub founders say their goal is to honor contemporary Irish culture in America, blending Atlanta and Irish traditions into a delicious experience for visitors. The pub is located at 85 Centennial Olympic Park Drive Northwest, Suite D400, in Centennial Yards – and regular hours of operation are 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. daily.
World Cup Atlanta host committee ambassador Kevin Egan was at The Irish Exit all morning, of course, and extended a special invitation to Good Day Atlanta to join in the festivities before fans marched into the stadium. Click the video player to check it out!
The Source: This is a FOX 5 Atlanta original report.