Dublin camogie star Aisling Maher believes Father Sean Sheehy’s comments could add to “fears or anxieties” that gay athletes may have around coming out.
Father Sheehy has been widely condemned on the back of his sermon he delivered when celebrating Mass in Listowel, Co Kerry last weekend in which he condemned homosexuality, transgenderism and the distribution of contraceptives.
Scores of parishioners left the church in disgust while the Bishop of Kerry, Ray Browne, has apologised for his comments and stood him down from celebrating Mass, though Father Sheehy continues to stand over his views.
