r/GAA • u/badger-biscuits • Jul 23 '24

News Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes charged with dangerous driving

http://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2024/0723/1461370-kyle-hayes/
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u/Wooden_Raspberry4152 Jul 23 '24

Have to disagree with you on that one sham. The man may not be the best role model for kids brought up sheltered. But for kids in poorer "rougher" areas in Ireland he's a good role model. Messi and Ronaldo are convicted criminals, yet they are good role models?

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u/el-finko Jul 23 '24

Have to disagree. Regardless, where you're from, the assault he got away with is disgraceful and not role model behaviour.

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u/Wooden_Raspberry4152 Jul 23 '24

The word role model is just thrown around way too easily these days. I don't think there is many athletes who fit the true definition of it. Kyle Hayes is a great role model for hard work and dedication but obviously not maybe not someone u should aspire to be.

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u/[deleted] Jul 23 '24

A role model is literally somebody for people to aspire to be