Kilkenny Councilor Says Ireland Is ‘Well Placed To Present A Credible Bid’ For WrestleMania
A local councilor in Ireland discusses the possibility of the country hosting WrestleMania.
Speaking to the Irish Mirror, Kilkenny councilor Maurice Shortall stated that Ireland is in a good position to make a bid for WrestleMania.
“As a globally recognised event with the capacity to attract tens of thousands of international visitors and generate substantial international media exposure, WrestleMania presents a significant opportunity for Ireland to strengthen its position as a leading destination for major event tourism.
“The wider regional benefit to counties such as Kilkenny would be substantial, with strong potential for tourism spillover, increased domestic travel, and enhanced international visibility for Ireland’s secondary tourism destinations.
“Ireland is well placed to present a credible and competitive bid for WrestleMania, given our strong international tourism brand, proven track record in hosting major events, and global reputation as a welcoming destination.”
WWE has held weekly TV events in Ireland, including a January 2026 episode of WWE Raw, but never a PLE.
Irish WWE superstar Sheamus recently discussed the possibility of WWE bringing WrestleMania or a PLE to Croke Park, a stadium in Dublin. You can find his full comments here.
