GAA referee who attempted suicide endured 'horrendous' abuse

A referee who attempted suicide over abuse he suffered online has described it as horrendous.

GAA referee who attempted suicide endured 'horrendous' abuse
Fri, 05 Dec, 2014 - 12:14

A GAA referee who attempted suicide over abuse he suffered online has described it as horrendous.

Tyrone-man Patrick Nelis refereed the last year's Meath Senior Football County Final and received a torrent of abuse in the aftermath.

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