The Armagh footballer Tiernan Kelly as we all know was involved in an unsavoury incident on Sunday in the All-Ireland quarter-final against Galway and the backlash has been insane to say it lightly. His club Clann Eireann has come out with a powerful statement, see it below;
MORE HERE: Chelsea and Manchester United go to WAR in race to sign Real Madrid star
Club Statement
As a club, the well-being of our playing members is of the utmost importance to us. As a club, and a family, we will support and protect Tiernan and his family from those who don’t know him. The vilification of Tiernan on social media over the last few days has been both unjust and unfair. Tiernan has been, and always will be, a great ambassador for our club. Anyone who knows him, will know the dedication and hard work he puts into both his club and county, along with the time he spends coaching and encouraging our young Gaels. His dedication to the GAA, both on the field and behind the scenes, has been nothing short of amazing. One moment does NOT define a man. The GAA will have its due process regarding the issue. We would ask people to let this process take place before making judgement. #ForwardTogether #healthandwellbeingforall
Well done to Clann Eireann. Tiernan needs the support of his family friends club now. The vilification he received, from people who don't know him, was absolutely Scandalous. People judged him, for 1 incident, despite knowing nothing about him. Shame on them. https://t.co/uqUkAFLhsa
— Aodán (@aodanorinn) June 28, 2022