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The Irish Sun
21-06-2025
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GAA ace Davy Fitzgerald breaks silence on son's rehab for ‘out-of-control gambling addiction' after €35k bank thefts
CLARE hurling legend Davy Fitzgerald has said he is 'proud' of his son for facing up to his gambling addiction and seeking treatment. Colm Fitzgerald recently 3 Davy Fitzgerald with his son Colm in 2013 Credit: Ray McManus / SPORTSFILE 3 Colm avoided jail after stealing €35,000 from his employer Credit: Brendan Gleeson Speaking for the first time about his son's case, In an interview with 'I don't want to go into it too much but so far, so good. He's trying very hard. Read more on Davy Fitzgerald 'There was a lot of stuff he had to go through but I'm proud of him. He would get a lot of stick and sometimes you have to take that. Sometimes you do things you shouldn't do, you accept them and you move on.' Last month a The The Games are an outdoor pursuits-style competition for corporates and business to raise funds for the charity's life-saving work. Most read in The Irish Sun Davy said: 'The Samaritans do such a great job. 'I've spoken openly before about my own mental health struggles in the past and I truly believe in what the Samaritans do, giving people the time and a safe space to work through their problems. Fans condemn ugly scenes as Davy Fitzgerald and Waterford rage over late decision that sees Clare edge victory 'Speaking through your thoughts and having someone to listen, in confidence, is often what someone needs to see a way out.' The GAA man admits he feels under pressure himself, being recognised on the street, but tells himself to ignore the negatives. 'YOU'LL SNAP AT THEM' He said: 'I get both sides of it. 'You don't mind nice people coming up to you who want to stop and chat. But you'll meet the opposite as well. Someone who has a go and you'll snap at them and regret it afterwards. "That happened to me recently. Something was said. I didn't like it and I thought there was no call for it. 'I reacted and I shouldn't have. No matter what was said to me. I should have let it go.' ACTION NEEDED But the hurling manager and former player believes people have to face worse from online trolls. Davy said: 'I've no problem with people's opinion but not when it gets personal. Stuff on social media can affect your family. 'I can't believe there isn't legislation there to stop it. 'It's something I call on the Government to deal with. Freedom of speech is one thing but having a go at people just isn't right. It's tough when people online just want to attack you.' CHARITY EFFORTS Davy repeatedly stressed the importance of being able to talk to someone about a problem. He has teamed up with adventurer Dane Galligan, his TV co-star from The challenges include balance beams, monkey bars, and the ultimate test — the 'Final Climb for Samaritans' — a 12ft ramp featured on Ireland's Fittest Family. GET INVOLVED SAMARITANS Away Day Games will be held on Friday, September 26 at Wanderers Stadium, Dublin 4. For more info and to register visit: Samaritans is a suicide prevention charity which encourages people to reach out for support before an issue becomes so overwhelming you see no way out. Its volunteers answer more than half a million calls and emails every year to its freephone number 116 123 and email jo@ supporting people with a range of concerns including mental health issues, loneliness and isolation, family and relationship problems, as well as from people who are feeling suicidal. 3 Davy Fitzgerald has been manning an impressive charity campaign Credit: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile
The Irish Sun
08-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Caoimhe Costelloe strikes late as Limerick snatch draw against Clare in All-Ireland senior camogie championship
CAOIMHE COSTELLOE salvaged a draw for LIMERICK against CLARE in the All-Ireland Camogie Championship. Clare looked to be on the verge of a win after a strong second-half display against the wind in Ennis. But Costelloe struck late to ensure the contest finished 1-9 to 0-12. Clare needed a response and four points without reply restored parity. Joe Quaid's Treaty started strongly after the restart as Dearbhla Egan and Laura Southern pushed them two ahead. Read More on Camogie But they were held scoreless for the next 18 minutes as Clare drew level with Áine O'Loughlin and Ziyan Spillane pointing. Costelloe slotted over a long-range free before Roisín Begley responded for the Banner. Clare sub Jennifer Daly saw her piledriver rattle the crossbar and fly over. Costelloe tied the game again but Begley appeared to move Clare to victory before Costelloe's leveller which keeps Group 1 tight. Most read in Sport Meanwhile, KILKENNY overcame a stubborn DUBLIN 1-19 to 1-14 at Parnell Park. Tommy Shefflin's side laid the foundations for this win in the first half. GAA legend TJ Reid's wife Niamh and daughter wear shorts in support of camogie stars After a tight start which had the teams level at 0-2 each, the Cats outscored their foes 1-9 to 0-4 until the interval. The Sky Blues began to claw back their deficit in the second period when Aisling O'Neill netted. But the Dublin's effort was unrelenting with O'Neill, Sinéad Wylde and Áine Rafter cutting the gap to four. But Katie Power's 62nd-minute score saw Kilkenny home in Group 2. At TIPPERARY eased past WEXFORD 7-18 to 0-7 in Group 1. Grace O'Brien was the star of the show with a scintillating 3-10. Karen Kennedy grabbed 2-1 — while Róisín Howard and Jean Kelly also grabbed goals. Chloe Cashe was the Models' top scorer with just three points. Elsewhere, Abby Flynn's hat-trick of goals helped WATERFORD to a 5-30 to 0-2 thumping of DERRY . The Déise led by 3-17 to 0-1 at the interval despite Beth Carton and Niamh Rockett also raised green flags as their side went top of Group 2. 1 Caoimhe Costelloe rescued a draw for Limerick against Clare Credit: Seb Daly/Sportsfile
