It appears that no further action is to be taken by the Gaelic Players Association in relation to the issues raised in the Clare hurling panel. According to a GPA statement released on its website:

“Having looked into the situation in Clare and having consulted with parties involved, the Gaelic Players Association’s dealings in this matter are and will remain of a confidential nature.

“We have outlined to the players involved that GPA support is available to them through our progammes and services.

“In respect to all parties, the GPA will be making no further comment.”

Two players Nickey O’Connell and Davy O’Halloran had been disciplined for socialising and both left the panel with O’Halloran stating in interview with this newspaper that he felt “humiliated” by their treatment and further alleging that there had been double standards applied to similar cases involving other players.

The Clare panel released a statement last week taking issue with O’Halloran’s remarks and saying that the relevant matters had been “dealt with fairly”.