GAA clubs urged to act on 'rampant' recreational drug use

As part of a drugs programme launched for clubs in Waterford, a top referee said the lack of awareness campaigning was an "indictment" on members and leadership

Fri, 30 Sep, 2022 - 06:06

Eoghan Dalton

A drugs addiction counsellor has warned GAA clubs about how they approach drug use by their members, cautioning them against "enabling" troubled players as a way of offering support.

As part of a drugs programme launched for clubs in Waterford, a top referee said the lack of awareness campaigning was an "indictment" on members and leadership for how they have tackled the use of recreational drugs by players and club personnel.