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14/08/2012
GAA Umpire Suspended For 26-Weeks Over Racist Abuse
A Gaelic football umpire has been suspended for 26-weeks in the second racist abuse scandal in Wexford GAA in recent weeks.
73-year-old umpire Alex Ryan, who has officiated at games for 38 years, allegedly racially abused St Joseph's Club player Eddie Lawlor.
St Joseph's Club in Wexford town had written to the Wexford GAA Board seeking a full investigation into alleged racist abuse during a county junior football game.
Wexford County Chairman Diarmuid Devereux said the Wexford Central Competitions Control Committee investigated the claims and a 26-week suspension was imposed.
Mr Devereux said any type of racist behaviour would not be tolerated.
Mr Lawlor, who played junior football for Wexford this year, revealed he has been the victim of racist comments about the colour of his skin for many years. "I have been used to this my whole life," he said, adding he was happy the issue was being highlighted for players following in his footsteps. "I have two younger brothers and I don't want them to have to put up with it," he said.
Umpire Mr Ryan said on the evening it had been "just a slip of the tongue. I did not mean any offence." He added that he would not appeal the suspension.
Earlier this summer, Wexford GAA suspended two Duffry Rovers players for racial abuse of Wexford inter-county footballer and hurler Lee Chin during a match.
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73-year-old umpire Alex Ryan, who has officiated at games for 38 years, allegedly racially abused St Joseph's Club player Eddie Lawlor.
St Joseph's Club in Wexford town had written to the Wexford GAA Board seeking a full investigation into alleged racist abuse during a county junior football game.
Wexford County Chairman Diarmuid Devereux said the Wexford Central Competitions Control Committee investigated the claims and a 26-week suspension was imposed.
Mr Devereux said any type of racist behaviour would not be tolerated.
Mr Lawlor, who played junior football for Wexford this year, revealed he has been the victim of racist comments about the colour of his skin for many years. "I have been used to this my whole life," he said, adding he was happy the issue was being highlighted for players following in his footsteps. "I have two younger brothers and I don't want them to have to put up with it," he said.
Umpire Mr Ryan said on the evening it had been "just a slip of the tongue. I did not mean any offence." He added that he would not appeal the suspension.
Earlier this summer, Wexford GAA suspended two Duffry Rovers players for racial abuse of Wexford inter-county footballer and hurler Lee Chin during a match.
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