Farrell: Davy remarks taken out of context

GAA players' chief Dessie Farrell believes Davy Fitzgerald’s controversial comments about substance abuse in past Clare hurling teams have been taken out of context.

And the head of the Gaelic Players Association insists that when it comes to drug abuse generally, ‘in the modern game, it’s not an issue’.

The GPA has been proactive about offering counselling and addiction services to its members though Farrell insisted that alcohol abuse and gambling remain the primary concerns.