THE Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul took time out from her busy schedule to send a good luck message to the Kerry team ahead of Sunday’s All-Ireland Final.

With her grandparents coming from the west Kerry peninsula, she will be rooting for the Kingdom against Galway.

In a letter issued from her office, Governor Hochul wished both teams well but admits she will be supporting Kerry tomorrow.

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The letter reads; “It is my pleasure to send greetings to everyone gathered in Dublin for the 2022 All­Ireland Senior Football Championship.

This much-anticipated event will bring fans of Gaelic football from around the globe and the Irish diaspora to historic Croke Park for the 135th finale of the Gaelic Athletic Association’s premier inter-county Gaelic football tournament.

Galway’s road to the final included the Connacht Championship and the defeat of Armagh and Derry.

The Kingdom’s road included the Munster Championship and the besting of Mayo and a show-stopping win over Dublin.

Although I know that the best team will prevail, my deep roots in County Kerry compel me to root for my home team.

My grandfather John, from the village of Cutteen on the Maharees Peninsula, was the founder and president of the North American GAA and a star player for our local Buffalo team, as was his son, my father, Jack, after him.

The fighting Kerry spirit is ingrained in who I am today and I know well the commitment, skill, and team work required to play this fierce and exciting game.

I can’t wait to see who takes Sam home. Best wishes for a wonderful and exciting tournament. Ciarrai Abu!”

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