Colin Sheridan: Toxic culture of Mayo GAA taking toll on managers, players and volunteers

Kevin McStay’s departure reignites debate around Mayo GAA’s increasingly hostile environment and the toll it takes on volunteers

TOXIC SOAP OPERA: Mayo football’s echo chamber exploded into reams of toxic abuse and baiting, and the ability to publicly defame and ridicule those involved with the county teams became encouraged and normalised. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

“I feel what has happened in this county, the level of threat, intimidation and toxic activity has gone way beyond what is appropriate.”

GAA President, Jarlath Burns