Aogan Ó Fearghail allays fears of doping culture in GAA

GAA President Aogan Ó Fearghail is confident that the association is not at risk from drugs cheats despite revelations that a Monaghan player has reportedly tested positive for steroids.

The unnamed player was described by the Gaelic Players Association as a ‘trial panellist’ with the Farney County, as it emerged that he is under investigation by the GAA’s Anti-Doping Hearings Committee following an adverse finding in an out-of-competition test in February.

The Irish Sports Council informed Croke Park of the findings and one ISC board member, ex-Tipperary hurling boss Liam Sheedy, insisted yesterday that there must be consequences “if someone’s crossed the line”.