Michael Moynihan: Sport or arts for mental health, not both

It was noticeable during the week that one of the arguments being made in favour of continuing with an inter-county season in Gaelic games was that it would be good for people’s mental health
Michael Moynihan: Sport or arts for mental health, not both

A general view of action during the Munster SHC match between Limerick and Clare at Semple Stadium in Thurles. It was noticeable during the week that one of the arguments being made in favour of continuing with an inter-county season in Gaelic games was that it would be good for people’s mental health. Picture: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Mental health is the latest battleground, I believe, but unlike many battlegrounds it’s a location that doesn’t dictate the terms of engagement.

It was noticeable during the week that one of the arguments being made in favour of continuing with an inter-county season in Gaelic games was that it would be good for people’s mental health.

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