The Wild Geese Classic was an NCAA-sanctioned American college football game played in Limerick, Ireland.
The Classic was intended to be a celebration of the 300th anniversary of the Flight of the Wild Geese of 1691 and the Irish heroes who resisted an English seize of the City of Limerick.
[2] The Classic was hampered by poor attendance, Gaelic Grounds had a capacity at the time of about 50,000 people.
Most native fans who attended the Classic were very confused by the rules, having never watched American Football.
Subsequently, the loudest cheers during the game were for such meaningless activities like the hang-time on punts, which in rugby are called Garryowens.