Mayo's Pádraig O’Hora says alcohol companies are contravening the law

"It has damaged a lot of lives and continues to do so. It’s something that has impacted my life."

Padraig O'Hora of Mayo before the Connacht SFC semi-final match against Roscommonat Dr Hyde Park. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Mayo footballer Pádraig O’Hora says alcohol companies are contravening the law by promoting alcohol-free products at sports events.

On RTÉ TV’s “Up Front” programme last month, the Ballina Stephenites man claimed they were using their zero percent alcohol drinks as “a loophole” to get around the advertising ban on sports fields.