Following Athlone GAA's winning of the Westmeath County Championship in 1984, it was decided to send the team to the United States in 1985. More than £11,000 was collected quickly and put on a bank account set up for the occasion.
Following Athlone GAA's win in the Westmeath County Championship in 1984, they were sent to the United States in 1985. A substantial sum of more than £11,000 was collected and placed on a bank account set up for this trip.