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Déise Today, 4th July: Do GAA players get too much abuse online?

Déise Today, 4th July: Do GAA players get too much abuse online?
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On Thursday's 'Déise Today', Damien was speaking to Professor James O'Higgins-Norman, Director of the 'National Anti-Bullying Research and Resource Centre at DCU'.

James was on the show to discuss Davy Fitzgerland, who is the Wexford Hurling manager and his recent comments as he hits out at cyberbullying and what is being done to stop it.

The two time Clare All-Ireland winner has said he has seen first hand the effect of cyberbullying off the pitch and wants new legislation to tackle the issue.

He said: “Cyberbullying is massive out there. Life is short enough. It really bothers me.

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“I think the Government has to take a good look at the laws that are there and I really mean this; they need to get their act together.

“Bullying young people is out there, there’s certain things happening that don’t need to happen, and I would encourage the government, the sooner, the better. We have to take a grip of stuff.”

If you want to listen to that interview, you can just click here.

https://www.spreaker.com/user/11231943/do-gaa-players-get-too-much-abuse-online

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Also on the show, Damien was speaking to Richard Finnegan of Gaultier GAA plus Colin Regan, GAA community and Health Manager to talk about 'The Resilience in Tackling Adversity in Sport and Life' which is taking place this Saturday in the Lighthouse Bar and Restaurant at Dunmore East Golf Club.

Damien also spoke to newly elected MEP Grace O'Sullivan to talk about her new life in the European Parlimanent.

Finally, Damien spoke to Kate Hyde, Director of Tramore based company 'Henparty.ie' and also 'Stagparty.ie' to talk about how their stats say that Ireland's 'Grooms To Be' are having twice as much fun on their Stag-Dos than their future wives, opting for a two night blow out, rather than a single night out which girls opt for.

If you want to listen to the full version of the show, you can just click below.

https://www.spreaker.com/user/11231943/deise-today-3rd-july-2019_1

 

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