Donegal’s Éamon McGee shrugs off criticism over marriage equality vote stance

Donegal footballer Éamon McGee has revealed he had to contend with opposition towards his involvement in the campaign for a yes vote in May’s marriage equality referendum.

The 2012 All-Ireland winner is taking an active role since attending the launch of Yes Equality’s nationwide voter engagement initiative last month.

In the wake of it, he was criticised on Twitter about his support for the movement, although he insists it hasn’t been a regular occurrence. “The reaction has been more than positive. A Catholic organisation was ribbing me on Twitter and asking why the GAA was taking a stand on this. It’s a societal issue rather than a political issue but the majority of it has been supportive and I think it’s a good opportunity too for people to talk about it. It just shows you there’s that bit of open-mindedness there.”