Brolly fears DRA is influenced by politics

Joe Brolly has launched a withering broadside on the GAA’s disciplinary system at county level, likening it to the Queen of Hearts’ court in Alice In Wonderland.

Wed, 01 May, 2013 - 01:00
John Fogarty

Derry’s 1993 All-Ireland winner is a Belfast-based barrister and has questioned the fairness of the process among county boards.

He has also claimed the decision which prevented Cork footballer Aidan Walsh from playing for DCU was unlawful.

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