Cavan v Kerry Polo Grounds NY 1947

1947 Cavan and Kerry All Irealnd Final from the Polo Grounds New York. Why was it played in New York - simply a motion to stage it in NY was put forward to Central Council by Clare delegates, it was discussed and passed.
"The teams spent the remainder of the week training. On the day of the Final, Sunday 14th September, the entire party attended High Mass at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. The two teams arrived at the Polo Grounds at 2pm. At 2.40pm the officials and teams took to the field to a tremendous reception. The teams marched into position and stood facing the flags of the two nations while the Police Band played ‘Faith of Our Fathers’ and both National Anthems. Mayor O’Dwyer started the game. In his final report Ó Caoimh called it a ‘game that will live forever in the memory of those privileged to witness it, a magnificent exhibition of Gaelic football at its best’. The final result was Cavan 2-11, Kerry 2-07"

Match higlights available on just released DVD GAA FOOTBALL GOLD