American Invasion Tour
The American Invasion Tour was an 1888 tour of the United States of America by Gaelic Athletic Association athletes, mostly hurlers.
The tour had two objectives: to raise funds for a modern version of the ancient Tailteann Games and to encourage the development of Irish sports for Americans of Irish descent. The first objective failed, with no funds being raised and a loan required to bring the touring party home. Ultimately, more than half of the hurlers participating "absconded" to New York and did not return to Ireland.
