County file: New York

How They View Themselves

How They View Themselves

Pioneers back on the old frontier.

Typical quote: "New York, New York, so good they named it twice. It's just a pity about the football."

Heroes: John Kerry O'Donnell, godfather of the New York GAA scene for decades, now deceased.

Heartland: The Bronx's Gaelic Park.

How They Are Viewed By Others

Good time weekenders.

Typical quote: "£500 and a return ticket and I'm yours for the weekend."

Villians: John Gotti, godfather of another kind.

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