Potts slams ‘sinister’ online abuse

Cyberbullying of top GAA players has emerged as a serious issue that may require Garda intervention in certain extreme cases.

The Gaelic Players Association (GPA) believe the traditional form of physical “hate mail” has been largely replaced by modern online harassment and attacks.

Limerick hurling captain Donal O’Grady revealed how he received actual mail, “crazy stuff”, criticising him and Limerick in the wake of last year’s All-Ireland semi-final loss to Clare.