Glens GAA club chairman quits after vote to remove "IRA gates"

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Tuesday, 23 August 2016 08:52

The chairman of a Glens of Antrim GAA club has quit.

It's after 'Oisin Glenariffe' voted to remove controversial entrance gates dedicated to two IRA men from the 1920s.

Eddie Haughey resigned after his club took the decision in a secret ballot.

It now hopes to finally secure a £180 000 Council grant for a shared community centre, on hold after DUP concerns.

Padraig McShane is an independent republican Causeway Coast and Glens Councillor:

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