Ignorance no defence for positive drug tests, says head of Irish anti-doping

The head of Irish anti-doping has warned GAA players that ignorance is no longer an acceptable excuse when it comes to athletes who test positive due to the use of supplements.

Dr Una May, the Director of Participation and Ethics with Sport Ireland, has overseen the body’s anti-doping unit since 2001 and in the wake of Brendan O’Sullivan’s positive test for methylhexaneamine in 2016, she believes the Kerry footballer’s case should be a cautionary tale for players who may be tempted to roll the dice with supplements during the upcoming league campaign.

“The excuse of lack of education continues to frustrate us very significantly,” said May.