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Cocaine in the GAA

How serious a problem is cocaine in GAA? A Laois club are calling for action to be taken to stamp out drug taking in the sport.

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15.35 16 Feb 2022


Cocaine in the GAA


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How serious a problem is cocaine in GAA? A Laois club are calling for action to be taken to stamp out drug taking in the sport. Tim Barry, Chairman Rathdowney Errill GAA, tells Andrea "From under 13 onwards they would have to do a course on the dangers of drugs, alcohol & gambling and that testing would be expanded to include some club players."

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