London Olympics will hinder game in North, says Murphy

THE financial commitment of the British government to the hosting of the 2012 Olympic Games in London will have a direct impact on GAA units in the north of Ireland, claims Ulster Council secretary Danny Murphy.

Describing the situation as “scandalous”, he “entirely disproves” the statement of the British Prime Minister that the Olympics would “lift all sport”.

Praising clubs in the province for their efforts in improving facilities and acknowledging the importance of lottery finance, he explains that “the upshot of the Olympics will see a dearth of funds” for projects taken forward.