Johnny Glynn

The issue is relatively simple..if this happened on the street he would be up on criminal charges...

It needs to be treated in the strongest of manners.

I am sure there are and those acts should be treated consistently

Sticks and stones will break your bones but names will never hurt you.

You feel sorry for a guy who physically assaulted someone?

How about feeling sorry for the victim.

Show me somebody choking out an innocent man on the street on a Saturday night and I will show you a feral scumbag who should be arrested.

We're moving the goalposts a bit here. With regards to rugby just because they're sanctioning the likes of reckless clear-outs in the ruck doesn't mean they've been reduced. There's always going to be dirty acts committed so long as sports are full contact. Your point was that GAA exclusively is where dangerous acts occur. That's just not true and comes across as somebody with a bone to pick with GAA.

I do however agree not enough is being done in GAA and we're also at a point where potential referees are understandably walking away from the game because of abuse. That's absolute just criticism and it's far too often that appeals for dirty acts that do get awarded bans are overturned anyways.

I agree and the refs have a lot of answer for as it permeates right down to underage. This year alone I've witnessed 3 "tackles" (better described as assaults) on underage players where the only intention was to hurt the opposing player and the ref didn't even issue a card. Its basically condoning the intention to hurt opposition players and giving a green light for it to continue. An officials primary job when he takes the field is the protection of the participants, but most seem more interested calling for steps than dealing with assaults.

Such a lame sport at times. 1 game for a seriously dangerous thing to do

That's absolutely bollocks. Ardrahan will likely be out of championship anyways but even by optics they've completely weaseled out of making a tough call.

It's probably the biggest issue in the GAA. The lack of protection and disciplinary action is disgraceful. Skilfull players getting battered to death by hachetmen and its just accepted. No consequences for your actions, its either ignored by refs or appealed by clubs. I'd say it's one of the biggest turn offs for players.

Mirrors the rest of our society in Ireland where the thugs can do as they please with little to no fear of the consequences of their actions.

Meanwhile, Glynn will head off back to NYC and be greeted with open arms and the kind of back slapping adulation from GAA fanboys who consider him a "legend"

He possibly could have been charged under rule 7.2 (e) Misconduct Considered to have Discredited the Association which carries an 8 week minimum ban.

Even under the rule he was probably charged under (Category 3 infraction of rule 7.2 (b)), the rulebook states a minimum penalty (1 game) - I presume that leaves open the possibility of a longer ban although you never seem to see it happening