Tyrone All-Ireland winning midfielder Conn Kilpatrick has opened up about the gambling addiction that twice saw him rack up debts of over £10,000.
Speaking on RTÉ's Claire Byrne Live, the Red Hand midfielder revealed how an intervention from friends and family in February 2018 led to a temporary stop to his problem before he relapsed the following September.
Since then, and thanks to the support of friends and family as well as Oisín McConville, who had his own well-documented gambling issues, the Gaelic Players Association and his counsellor Trish, he has been able to keep gambling out of his life.
If you are struggling with gambling or know of someone who is, help is available from info@problemgambling .ie or visit problemgambling.ie There is also help available at rutlandcentre.ie or gamblersanoymous.ie. There is a Gambling Addiction Helpline and Free Counselling Service at 1800 936 725
