The first time the GAA separates the supporters at a game of hurling or football will be the last time its loyalists can point at itself — as they so often do now — as an exemplary sport whose supporters still conform to the norms of civilised behaviour.

Dr Crokes have moved to clarify they were not looking for their supporters to be segregated from Crossmaglen’s at next month’s All-Ireland club SFC semi-final in Portlaoise.

Crossmaglen’s three-time All-Ireland winning manager Joe Kernan has warned that separation or segregation of supporters would spell the death knell for the GAA.

The Dr Crokes club in Killarney has issued a statement following what they say was a "misinterpretation" of earlier comments, that they wanted supporters segregated at their AIB All-Ireland Club SFC semi-final against Crossmaglen Rangers at O'Moore Park, Portlaoise next month.

Dr Crokes have called on the GAA to segregate supporters and ensure proper safety procedures are in place for next month’s All-Ireland senior semi-final against Crossmaglen Rangers at Portlaoise.

Colm Cooper is to be given another chance to lead Kerry to All-Ireland glory.

COLM COOPER is to be given another chance to lead Kerry to All-Ireland glory.