Ireland fullback Dave Kearney and his wife Becca Mehigan have left Ireland to start a new life in America. Kearney announced his departure from Leinster rugby team and his signing with the Chicago Hounds in Major League Rugby. They shared their excitement on social media and received well wishes from friends and family.
The Ireland fullback and Leinster rugby player announced last year that he had signed with the Chicago Hounds , a professional rugby union team in Major League Rugby . Dave Kearney and his wife Becca Mehigan have left Ireland as they jetted off for their new life in America . The Ireland fullback announced that he was leaving the Leinster rugby team after 14 years in May 2023, and would be joining the Chicago Hounds - a professional rugby union team in Major League Rugby .
They took to social media to share a snap of them surrounded by suitcases and their dog Kali, who’s making the journey with them. Georgie Crawford commented: “Chicago is so lucky to have you! The adventure of a lifetime awaits. Enjoy every second guys we are cheering you on all the way”. Dave’s brother Richard said: “Good luck guys! Kali front and centre - the dog handler’s gonna earn their money on that flight”. She explained: “Thank you for all the well wishes. Saw this the morning we were waiting to board our flight to Portugal for our wedding and thought of it as a little reassuring sign from Da
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