Cusack ‘sorry’ for writing Humphries reference

Clare hurling coach and former Cork hurling goalkeeper Donal Óg Cusack has apologised for writing a character reference supporting convicted paedophile Tom Humphries.

Cusack, who failed to respond to repeated requests from the Irish Examiner last week to comment on the case, said he provided the reference to “help a human in a dark place” who had asked for help.

But he said he accepts now his decision showed a lack of judgment. He used Twitter to break his silence on the issue on Saturday night.