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

By: Richard

Richard — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:13:30 +0000

This guy has done us Irish proud! Up the Rebels!!

By: Rod Chisholm

Rod Chisholm — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:06:41 +0000

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

By: Rose

Rose — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:26:28 +0000

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

By: Kiki

Kiki — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:04:32 +0000

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.

By: AdrianT

AdrianT — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:00:16 +0000

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.

By: flapjack

flapjack — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:42:24 +0000

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.

By: Anon

Anon — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:45:04 +0000

He gets cooler with each interview.

By: Will

Will — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:52:46 +0000

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

By: Brenton

Brenton — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:35:04 +0000

It wont be long and some of them will be activists! Like my dear old Mum and many of my female friends!

By: John (Derbyshire)

John (Derbyshire) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:57:23 +0000

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.