No Alcohol in GAA Cups

[carnaross]

"A motion from The Heath GAA Club in Laois banning filling cups with alcohol after celebrations has been passed overwhelmingly by GAA delegates in Sligo this afternoon.

Proposing the motion Laois Youth Officer Tom Jones stated "Ireland has the highest rate of binge drinking among adults and teenagers in Europe."

"By supporting this we are sending out a clear message about the dangers associated with Alcohol and Drug abuse."

"I would like to complement Joe Connolly and Brendan Murphy from the Alcohol and Drug Substance abuse task-force who have done tremendous work with the promotion of their DVD and Book," Loftus said.

He added, "I have to say how gratifying that we no longer have after 13 years a drinks company involved in the promotion of the All-Ireland Hurling Championship."

25 counties have all ready appointed officers to help combat Drug and Alcohol Substance abuse."

How will this be policed? And what penalty will be imposed for ignoring?

[Farrandeelin]

Ha, funny it had to be passed yesterday, if it was any earlier, I know a few people who would be caught out!!

[Maguire01]

It's a sad reflection on this country.  It really shouldn't be a problem to celebrate a big win with a bit of bubbly.

[Main Street]

They just said don't put it in the cup

[ardmhachaabu08]

f**k sake sure they fill the cups for free in the Hatfield!!!

[take_yer_points]

f**k sake sure they fill the cups for free in the Hatfield!!!

And in the Bailey! Maybe not anymore though

[Gaoth Dobhair Abu]

f**k sake sure they fill the cups for free in the Hatfield!!!

And in the Bailey! Maybe not anymore though

Where's the Bailey?

[Doire abú]

Dungannon.

Not many cups to fill there anymore anyway. 

[take_yer_points]

f**k sake sure they fill the cups for free in the Hatfield!!!

And in the Bailey! Maybe not anymore though

Where's the Bailey?

Gerard Cavlan's bar

[TacadoirArdMhacha]

Impossible to police so its little more than a gesture and I don't think it'll have the slightest effect in combating binge drinking.

[Gabriel_Hurl]

Impossible to police so its little more than a gesture and I don't think it'll have the slightest effect in combating binge drinking.

it won't

[man in black]

You wouldnt hear a Kerryman or a Tyroneman coming out with such statements. A bit like the opposition in government, say what you like because you know it will never affect you.

[orangeman]

Dungannon.

Not many cups to fill there anymore anyway. 

They have the Hogan Cup in Dugannon but it can't be filled with drink of any kind because the lid is welded on!

The principal of the acadenmy said ( when the students were caught red handed with bottles of champagne in thier hands after winning the Hogan cup ) said they were simply given to the students a la Grand Prix style but that there was only water in the bottles !  Good try Mrs !

[Jinxy]

Impossible to police so its little more than a gesture and I don't think it'll have the slightest effect in combating binge drinking.

Nickey Brennan had an ingenious suggestion at Congress. Drill a small hole or two in the base of the cup. Or start handing out these instead.

[ziggysego]

Cuthbert Donnelly never allowed any drinking in Sam Maguire the two years he resided in Tyrone.