GAA must reconsider jersey decision - Jackie Cahill

The decision by the GAA not to permit the Tipperary and Limerick Senior Hurling teams to wear jerseys in support of the Dillon Quirke Foundation for the upcoming Munster Senior Hurling Championship match must be reversed, according to local TD, Jackie Cahill.

Deputy Cahill was speaking following the very disappointing news that the GAA are enforcing a new policy which does not permit messages on match gear which supports campaigns and charities, such as the Dillon Quirke Foundation.

Speaking on this today, the Thurles TD said: “There is great disappointment and I would even say anger locally at the GAA’s decision not to permit the Dillon Quirke Foundation jerseys on the field of play in the Tipperary – Limerick match.

“Dillon Quirke’s family and the foundation they established are doing incredible work, not just locally here in Tipperary but nationally, in raising funds and awareness for this incredibly important cause.

“It is with great regret and disappointment that I have seen the reports that the GAA will not allow the Dillon Quirke Foundation jerseys on the field of play and I believe that this decision, which is regrettable, plain wrong and unfair, should be reversed. This decision is at odds with the grassroots of the GAA, and they must be listened to by those making this decision.”