A security alert at one of Ireland's fast-growing GAA clubs has been condemned by local public representatives.

The alert at the grounds of the East Belfast GAA ended last night after the PSNI received a report that a number of devices had been left in the area.

Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey said: “The ongoing security alert is the latest reprehensible attempt to intimidate people from playing sport.

“Children and adults should be able to play and enjoy sport without fear of intimidation."

SDLP Councillor Séamas de Faoite added: “The establishment of East Belfast GAA has been welcomed by the vast majority of the local community in the area, but still a narrow minded and backwards element continue to target this club for having the temerity to take part in gaelic games.

"This is the latest in a long line of attacks on their playing facilities, but I know this club won’t be intimidated.

“To the people behind these attacks I say loudly and clearly that they will not succeed in ruining something positive or in creating further division in the community.

"People of all ages and from diverse backgrounds come to this club to engage in a sport that brings people together, in stark contrast to those who wish to drive people apart."

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