Brendan O’Sullivan anti-doping violation down to ‘complete bad luck’

The Kerry footballer at the centre of an anti-doping rule violation served a 21-week ban from the game because he didn’t like the taste of caffeine gels, which boost energy, sources close to the controversy have indicated.

Midfielder Brendan O’Sullivan was so convinced of his innocence in the case he twice appealed proposed bans from Sport Ireland and the GAA’s Anti-Doping committee.

Sport Ireland confirmed yesterday it has sanctioned the Valentia man for an anti- doping rule violation, but accepted the player “bore no significant fault or negligence” for the infraction.