RTÉ: Brolly's ill-conceived attempt at humour was inappropriate and extremely hurtful
May 27, 2015
Michael Lyster and Joe Brolly
Sunday Game panelist Joe Brolly has received a rap on the knuckles from RTÉ's Group Head of Sport following his Marty Morrissey "ugly" jibe last Sunday.
The 1993 Derry All-Ireland winner caused outrage when, in the build-up to the Ulster SFC clash between Monaghan and Cavan, he said: "Some people have said that Cavan football is as ugly as Marty Morrissey. I should apologise ... to the people of Cavan for that."
In a statement today, the national broadcaster's Group Head of Sport Ryle Nugent revealed that Brolly has been warned that similar comments will not be tolerated in the future.
"I have spoken with Joe Brolly about the comments he made in relation to RTÉ Sport's GAA Correspondent and commentator Marty Morrissey on last weekend's Sunday Game Live broadcast.
"Joe is acutely aware that his ill-conceived attempt at humour was both inappropriate and extremely hurtful and had no place in any broadcast.
"Further, Joe is fully cognisant of the fact that similar comments in any future broadcast cannot and will not be tolerated.
"Joe Brolly has spoken at length with and offered a heartfelt apology to Marty Morrissey which was graciously accepted.
"All parties now consider this matter close."
Brolly will next appear on the Sunday Game Live on Sunday 14 June for the football double-header featuring Armagh v Donegal and Galway v Mayo. His absence for the next two weekends was already scheduled according to RTÉ.
