He revealed that individuals and groups from the Association wasted no time in providing support for the bereaved families. Kerr hailed the GAA’s reaction to the tragedy at tonight’s annual county convention. “On the 17th March our community suffered a devastating blow with the loss of three young lives in Cookstown,” he said. He accused the GAA of placing obstacles in the way of young players fulfilling their dream of representing their county. “Surely players aspire to play at the highest level they can, which is inter-county, and putting such an obstacle in their way is farcical.”

Source: Irish Examiner December 10, 2019 23:03 UTC