Kerry GAA chairperson Patrick O'Sullivan reiterated that the county board would consider legal action if Kingdom players or management members are defamed online.
O'Sullivan said it was wrong that people are allowed to hide behind fake profiles while abusing Kerry GAA players.
“I have to comment on some of personal and unfair criticism of some Kerry players and management on social media and on forums,” O'Sullivan, quoted by The Kerryman, told delegates at a meeting of the county board on Tuesday night.
16 July 2023; Kerry County Board chairman Patrick O'Sullivan and Adrian Spillane before the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final match against at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
"I think it is totally unacceptable that so-called keyboard warriors, most of them hiding behind fake profiles and false names are allowed to hurl personal abuse at amateur players who commit to wearing the green and gold of Kerry, train more or less all year round, park their social lives and give their all to bring honour and glory to their county, and in return they receive abuse online that is totally unacceptable.
"We condemn it as a board and we will always protect our players and as said at county convention we will even seek legal redress if any of our players or management or the good name of Kerry GAA is defamed in any way.”
30 July 2023; Kerry manager Jack O'Connor after his side's defeat in the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship final match against Dublin at Croke Park. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
At Tuesday's meeting, Jack O'Connor was ratified for a further two years as Kerry manager. In his third stint as Kingdom boss, O'Connor led Kerry GAA to the All-Ireland title in 2022 and the final against Dublin in July. It was added that O'Connor will confirm his backroom team in due course.
Former Waterford hurler Stephen Molumphy was also ratified for a further year as Kerry hurling manager.
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