Freenow by Lyft welcomes American football fans at Dublin Airport with a pep rally and a helpful guide to Irish phrases
Freenow by Lyft is welcoming American football fans at Dublin Airport with a pep rally, cheerleaders, music, and coaches to guide them to their Freenow taxis.
To help the thousands of visitors enjoy the city like a local, Freenow has also compiled a handy list of American to Hiberno-English ‘translations’.
Following the recent Freenow acquisition by Lyft, creating one of the top global multi-mobility apps, Lyft users will be prompted upon arrival in Ireland to download the Freenow app to book their journeys across Dublin and beyond.
Dublin, September 26th - Freenow by Lyft, Ireland’s No.1 taxi app, is helping American football fans feel at home this weekend with a unique welcome at Dublin airport and a fun and practical guide to local phrases.
Freenow by Lyft is greeting thousands of US visitors arriving at Dublin Airport ahead of this weekend’s American football game with a full-blown pep rally, complete with cheerleaders, music and even a football field. ‘Coaches’ will be guiding tourists through arrivals to ensure they have the best experience and can easily find Zone 18 if they wish to travel with a prebooked Freenow taxi.
The warm welcome is getting many of the US tourists arriving in Dublin in the mood for this weekend’s much-anticipated American football clash in Croke Park. With over 24,000 fans travelling to Ireland ahead of last month’s College Football Classic, it’s anticipated that similar numbers will visit Dublin this weekend. Fans were also reminded that they can use Freenow to easily get around the capital, from the airport to the stadium and everywhere in between.
To help visitors enjoy the city like a local, Freenow by Lyft has compiled a handy list of American to Hiberno-English ‘translations’.
Helpful Irish translations for US visitors:
Cab = Taxi
Vacation = Holiday
Soccer = Football
Boot = Trunk
French fries = Chips
Awesome = Deadly
Cheers = Sláinte
Lyft = Freenow
Dublin Airport ranks as Europe’s busiest airport for taxi drop-offs and pickups, with more than a million Freenow taxi journeys recorded in 2024. For many of the thousands of visitors arriving this weekend, a Freenow taxi will be their first port of call. Following the recent Freenow acquisition by Lyft, creating one of the top global multi-mobility apps, Lyft users will be prompted upon arrival in Ireland to download the Freenow app to book their journeys across Dublin and beyond.
Danny O’Gorman, General Manager at Freenow Ireland, said: “We are delighted to welcome the thousands of US fans arriving in Dublin for the big game. Our drivers are ready to help visitors get around the city safely and easily, with a touch of our well known Irish hospitality along the way. We’re also reminding American visitors that they can download the Freenow by Lyft app to make their travel throughout Dublin hassle-free.”
Arriving at Dublin Airport from Pittsburgh, Stephen and Karen Clark enjoyed the warm welcome from the Freenow pep rally and are looking forward to enjoying the game and exploring Ireland: “We’re just taking in the country and of course the game, but all the sites and maybe a pub or two. It's definitely a bucket list item for sure, and I think we'll have a great time and hope for a win. But more importantly, just have a good time.”
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About Freenow by Lyft
Freenow by Lyft is the European taxi app featuring broad multi-mobility options for everyone across 9 European markets and over 180 cities. Millions of passengers can access various mobility services within a single app, including taxis, private hire vehicles, carsharing, car rental, e-scooters, e-bikes, e-mopeds and public transport. With headquarters in Hamburg, Germany, Freenow is led by CEO Thomas Zimmermann.
In July 2025, Freenow was acquired by Lyft, a global mobility platform offering a mix of rideshare, taxis, private hire vehicles, car sharing, bikes, and scooters across 4 continents and nearly 1,000 cities. Millions of drivers have chosen to earn on billions of rides. Together, Freenow and Lyft are helping to create a more connected world, with transportation options for everyone.
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