Spitting a reflection of ‘problem in society’

GAA president Liam O’Neill has said he feels problems with spitting in the association stem from a wider issue in society.

In recent days, allegations have emerged that Kerry’s Paul Galvin was spat at while playing for Finuge in the All-Ireland club JFC final against Cookstown Fr Rocks of Tyrone, while Leitrim captain Emlyn Mulligan said blood was spat at him in last Sunday’s league game against Offaly.

In addition, Donegal’s Karl Lacey is believed to have been the victim of spitting by a spectator when leaving the field after the league game against Tyrone the week before last and O’Neill believes the GAA is acting as a mirror for the current culture in the country.