During the Second World War, on 1st January 1944, The Showgrounds, Newry, Co. Down became "The Lonestar Field" as rival military teams played American football.
1st January 1944
On 1st January 1944, a U.S. Navy team took to the football field in Newry Co. Down to challenge their U.S. Army counterparts for the "Potato Bowl" trophy.