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Punt: The Irish and the NFL – Fascinating insight into tough grind faced by Irish sportsmen lured by lucre of American football

Television: We follow Monaghan’s Rory Beggan and Down’s Charlie Smyth as they try their luck with NFL place-kicking



"Punt: The Irish and the NFL" documents Irish sportsmen, including Rory Beggan and Charlie Smyth, attempting to break into American football as place-kickers, lured by the NFL's lucrative salaries. Tadhg Leader, an NFL talent scout, facilitates their participation in US-based training camps where they are assessed by NFL officials. Ultimately, Charlie Smyth from Down is offered a contract by the New Orleans Saints.

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