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09/08/2007
Fermanagh GAA Player Reconsiders Decision To Quit
A Lisnaskea GAA player who quit the sport due to sectarian abuse is reconsidering his decision after he received an apology from the Fermanagh GAA board.
Darren Graham, 25, decided to give up the sport following incidents where he received sectarian abuse while playing for his County Fermanagh club. However, Mr Graham make it clear that none of his team mates were involved.
Mr Graham has said that he is reconsidering his decision to quit after a meeting with the Fermanagh GAA board.
He said that the board are showing positive steps forward and that they are committed to try and rid gaelic football and hurling of sectarianism.
(SB)
Darren Graham, 25, decided to give up the sport following incidents where he received sectarian abuse while playing for his County Fermanagh club. However, Mr Graham make it clear that none of his team mates were involved.
Mr Graham has said that he is reconsidering his decision to quit after a meeting with the Fermanagh GAA board.
He said that the board are showing positive steps forward and that they are committed to try and rid gaelic football and hurling of sectarianism.
(SB)
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