(WFRV) – It’s no secret that the Packers fanbase stretches around the world, with key fan bases in both Germany and Latin America.
While recent international games in Brazil and London have helped add to that popularity across the globe, Packers punter Daniel Whelan put in his own work in spreading the Cheesehead brand as he traveled to Ireland and the United Kingdom.
17 February 2026; In attendance at the Meath centre of excellence is Irishman and Green Bay Packers Punter Daniel Whelan, left, who was on hand to experience an intercounty set-up during his visit to Ireland, with Meath senior footballer Billy Hogan. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile
17 February 2026; In attendance at the Meath centre of excellence is Irishman and Green Bay Packers Punter Daniel Whelan, centre, who was on hand to experience an intercounty set-up during his visit to Ireland, with Chairman of the Meath county board Jason Plunkett, left, and secretary of the Meath county board Ciarán Flynn. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile
17 February 2026; In attendance at the Meath centre of excellence is Irishman and Green Bay Packers Punter Daniel Whelan, second from left, who was on hand to experience an intercounty set-up during his visit to Ireland, with Meath senior footballers, from left, Cian McBride, Sean Brennan and Billy Hogan. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile
17 February 2026; In attendance at the Meath centre of excellence is Irishman and Green Bay Packers Punter Daniel Whelan, left, who was on hand to experience an intercounty set-up during his visit to Ireland, with Meath senior footballer Sean Brennan. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile
Whelan, who was born in Ireland, is spending time overseas making the Green & Gold more present as he visits several cities in Ireland and Great Britain to connect with fans.
There’s obviously a lot of similarities between Packers fans and, say, Newcastle United. Small town, hardworking area, die-hard fans. Like everybody’s just in on it. Like the whole town revolves around the sport, and it’s the same in Green Bay.
Packers punter Daniel Whelan
While speaking with Whelan, Local 5 also got his thoughts about the recent news of Special Teams Coordinator Rich Bisaccia stepping down from his role with the team. He thanked Bisaccia for everything he gave to the team and said, “It’s sad to see him go.”
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Whelan has spent the last three seasons in Green Bay, quickly becoming one of the most reliable special teams weapons in the league, with PFF grading the Irishman as the NFL’s top punter during the 2025-2026 season.
