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David Shanahan's unconventional trip from Ireland to Atlanta and back

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The Week 0 matchup between Georgia Tech and Florida State at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, is a neutral site game for everybody on both teams -- except for Yellow Jackets punter David Shanahan.

Shanahan is from Castleisland, County Kerry, Ireland, and is believed to be the first Ireland native ever awarded a full scholarship to play American college football. On Aug. 24, he'll have the opportunity to play in his home country.

"I'm excited for the kid to have an opportunity to go home," Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key said.