Martin O Neill to discuss the ban and the 1971 MacRory Cup controversy The St Malachy s College MacRory Cup winning team from 1970. Martin O Neill is seated in the front row to the right of Canon Walter Larkin 06 April, 2021 01:00
Former Republic of Ireland manager Martin O Neill
MARTIN O Neill is to share his own experience of being caught up in one of the most controversial rules in Irish sport - 50 years after its removal.
The GAA s Rule 27 banned any involvement with `foreign sports and its demise in Belfast in 1971 was a historic moment.
Also known as `the ban , it was introduced in 1905 and outlawed GAA members from playing or watching other sports including soccer, rugby, cricket or hockey.