Confederate flag has ‘no political agenda’ for Cork

Munster chairman Jerry O’Sullivan believes there is no political agenda behind the appearance of the confederate flag at Cork matches.

It’s possible the flag, associated with racism in the US, will appear in Semple Stadium for this Sunday’s Munster SHC quarter-final clash.

Last summer, GAA president Aogán Ó Fearghail called for supporters to be vigilant about the brandishing of the flag after it appeared at two Cork games in the space of six days. His words came after the flag was associated with a racist mass murder in the US last year. Sport Against Racism Ireland also recommended the GAA ban the flag from matches.