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| GAA player quitting over 'abuse' | GAA player quitting over 'abuse' |
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| A County Fermanagh GAA player has said he is leaving the sport after what he called persistent sectarian abuse. | A County Fermanagh GAA player has said he is leaving the sport after what he called persistent sectarian abuse. |
| Darren Graham, 25, has represented the county in Gaelic football and hurling. He was a baby when his father, who was in the UDR, was killed by the IRA. | Darren Graham, 25, has represented the county in Gaelic football and hurling. He was a baby when his father, who was in the UDR, was killed by the IRA. |
| Mr Graham, a Protestant, said that, while his team-mates were not involved, the GAA must look at the problem. | Mr Graham, a Protestant, said that, while his team-mates were not involved, the GAA must look at the problem. |
| A spokesperson for the Fermanagh county board said harassment would not be tolerated, but it must be reported. | A spokesperson for the Fermanagh county board said harassment would not be tolerated, but it must be reported. |
| Mr Graham said: "I couldn't take any more. Something has to be done to get it out of the sport." | |
| The GAA spokesperson said: "Abuse of any players, officials or referees is not acceptable and all official reports of it will be dealt with seriously." |