Clear the air: GAA President concerned by foul language on sidelines and stands

“Nobody is suggesting that we should diminish the passion or enthusiasm with which our games are supported, but we do not need to use profane or pejorative language as a manifestation of that passion.”

GAA president Larry McCarthy has hit out at the use of foul language at games.

GAA president Larry McCarthy has hit out at the use of foul language at games.

In his match programme notes, McCarthy gave a couple of recent examples he had encountered and suggested it can lead to “more disturbing behaviour”.