GAA launches Google linkup to curb bullying and abuse

GAA President Larry McCarthy has welcomed a new partnership with Google as an important step towards eradicating online abuse

13 June 2022; The GAA, in partnership with Google, launched its anti-bullying and internet safety programme to over 100 participating clubs from the GAA, Ladies Football and Camogie Associations in Ireland and Britain, targeted at the 9 – 12 years age group. In attendance at Croke Park this morning are, from left, Galway camogie player Aislinn Connolly, Shane Nolan, Director, New Business Sales, EMEA, Google Ireland, Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Larry McCarthy, Castleknock GAA player Sally Ann Kirwin, age 11 and Jack Chambers TD, Minister of State for Sport and the Gaeltacht. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

GAA President Larry McCarthy has welcomed a new partnership with Google as an important step towards eradicating the online abuse that has plagued the association in recent years.

Launched in Croke Park yesterday, the GAA’s anti-bullying and internet safety programme is targeted at the 9-12 years age group and seeks to bring the respect and values learnt by children on the field of play into their computer interactions.