Carlow manager Turlough O'Brien doesn't believe in imposing media or drink bans on his players.

As the Barrowsiders put the finishing touches to their preparations for Sunday's Leinster SFC semi-final against neighbours Laois, O'Brien says it's good to talk.

"I honestly think a lot of counties are making a huge mistake with the way they deal with the media, and the public, and their supporters," he told the Irish Times.

"And I think we're doing a huge disservice to the game. We're complaining about press coverage, and then we don't give access. So, we can't have it both ways.

"There are no secrets any more anyway, with the social media, and all that. Before a game is finished, your opposition probably has the video of the game anyway. There's nothing to hide, really."

Drinks bans can also be counter-productive, he pointed out.

"We haven't had an issue with that, to be quite honest. I found if you treat players like adults they behave like adults. For what they're putting into it, they're not going to go mad, like. They can't afford to."

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