Gay Irish hurling star says family have been hurt by homophobic slurs

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  1. John (Derbyshire)  20 Oct 2009, 10:57pm  Report
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    Hang on in there Donal-for all your fellow sportsman who are still in the closet-afraid to come out for the behaviour you and your family are now experiencing- but you hanging on in there can only inspire them and give THEM confidence and courage too.

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  2. Brenton  21 Oct 2009, 7:35am  Report
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    It wont be long and some of them will be activists! Like my dear old Mum and many of my female friends!

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  3. I’m beginning to like this guy more and more….

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  4. He gets cooler with each interview.

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  5. flapjack  21 Oct 2009, 9:42am  Report
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    Glad to hear his teammates are supporting him.
    I hope those members of the crowd who are hurling abuse get a visit from the old bill sometime soon.

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  6. What’s great about his coming out is the great level of support he has received. One Irish radio station was overwhelmed with supporters urging him not to quit; other well known players actually irritated that journalists should even ask if Dónal has their support, for instance.

    Of course there will be some idiots – it’s clear they are being seen as such.

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  7. Explain a lot about sexual orientation- I get more ot of men’ That all it is. Where you get the more satisfaction. It should not be a do or die issue.

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  8. Will there be an upsurge in demand for hurling on British TV now everyone is so mad about Donal Óg?

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  9. Rod Chisholm  27 Oct 2009, 10:06pm  Report
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    when i came out at 26, i was a very manly guy, people were so shocked at me being gay, to this day they still dont belive it. all i can say is well done donal, i want to wish you all the very best, it took alot of guts for me to come out i no doubt you were the same . have some love you deserve it mate . xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  10. Richard  28 Oct 2009, 1:13pm  Report
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    This guy has done us Irish proud! Up the Rebels!!

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