GAA president calls for legislation to curb social media abuse of amateurs

In his address to Congress in Bekan, Co Mayo on Saturday, Larry McCarthy argues for a piece of law to help curb the vitriol aimed at players and match officials

Ryan O'Donoghue of Mayo is consoled by team-mate Aidan O'Shea after the GAA Football All-Ireland final with Tyrone. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

GAA president Larry McCarthy has called on the Government to consider introducing legislation to tackle social media abuse against amateur sportspeople.

In his address to Congress in Bekan, Co Mayo on Saturday, McCarthy argues for a piece of law to help curb the vitriol aimed at players and match officials.