Darren Graham from Lisnaskea, Co Fermanagh, whose soldier father and two uncles were shot dead by the IRA, said he was hounded out because of his religion.

Amid these accusations of bigotry and intimidation, Gaelic Athletic Association president Nicky Brennan has invited Graham to Dublin's Croke Park for a major championship game.

Mr Graham (25) said the offer was a positive move, but only if the real problem was dealt with.

"I would be pleased about that as long as they will recognise that the intimidation is going on for so long and that they are trying to get it out of the sport," he said.

"As long as people know and they (the GAA) are going to do something about it."

GAA chief Mr Brennan said: "I'd be more than happy to meet with the young man and in fact to invite him to Croke Park to one of the big games coming up and let him see that we want all religions, including Darren's religion, to be part of the GAA."

He also told RTE Radio the GAA's Ulster Council had done a huge amount of work to enhance community relations in Northern Ireland.