'A Cautionary Tale' by Noel Considine

Gripping stories from an All-Ireland winner's lifelong battle with addiction, his inspiring road recovery, and tackling the rampant drinking culture within the GAA.

If you have been affected by Noel’s story, here are a list of support networks that you can contact:
- HSE Addiction Services | Call 1850 24 1850

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[michaelcassidy]

as in alcoholic in recovery for now 22 years, I applaud this man for his courage, his strength.

[SpotlessLeopard]

This was just offered to me by YouTube out the blue at 4am and I'm glad it was.
I don't know who the fella is, being in England, but he speaks from the heart without a doubt.
I hope he went into helping others overcome something he's well and truly got the number of.

[Bennybigballs]

The big change these days is the lads are all on Charlie. Give it a few years and we will see the repercussions

[johnfitzgerald]

he should be hired by the gaa to talk to every player and tell his story

[seanryan]

The best shot stopper I ever saw was this man, I remember seeing him play when I was a child and he was fucking lethal, hurled with his son Aaron who was also top class as a forward.

[catherinekeane]

Well done Noel. So well you spoke. Nobody understands the nature of alcohol. And how awful that addiction is. And can happen to anyone. Totally admire your courage for speaking out. Wish you all the best. You deserve the best. A truly wonderful guy.

[veganliving]

Very honest interview. Thank you for making and sharing this. Well done Noel, great job overcoming your addiction.

[tracydes]

Well done Noel. That was hard to hear. Very brave to speak out. So glad to see you looking so well. Wishing you and your family all the best for the future.

[seamusweber]

Addiction is a terrible thing. It may be a truism but addition is terrible. And an addict does anything and everything to feed that habit. Well done Noel, for admitting your addiction and for beating that addiction.

[MrChrislj]

Fair play to him for turning his life around .. it takes an awful lot of introspection and honesty to front up and admit to a weakness and an addiction. For all those commenting negatively here you could do with developing some empathy for others or at the very least some self introspection yourselves. This island is absolutely littered with functioning alcoholics and as a nation we are the facilitators ... Ireland has a very long way to go in terms of it's relationship with alcohol.

[anthonycrotty]

Well done Noel you should be proud of yourself great listening to ya your telling my story too I was same after drink thanks again...

[alanclifford]

In all the comments in most subjects that is 1 of the best I've heard, wish the man all the luck in the world

[markrobb]

Very strong this is what real strength and courage looks like

[kevincorrigan]

Fair play to you Noel, I can relate to everything you said. The problem I had was I was a gambler as well. I take very little if any drink now at all but unfortunately still have a wee or big bet. I will certainly watch this again and hopefully learn from you. I hope your still happy and your son and his daughter doing well. As a big gaa man as well I find it hard that county boards are coming out to help the inter county players but there's no help for the ordinary club player.

[Irish]

Heavy stuff. Brave speaker and really eloquent in his message. Thanks for sharing.

[michaelmeere]

Noel that was powerful, I am an advocate for people with extra requirements and like you are saying people can’t empathise and truly understand without the lived experience. The lived experience is invaluable and You have that. Ppl with the lived experience should be included in any such addition awareness programmes that the GAA deliver. I advocate the same regarding disability.
I admire you how you shared such a sensitive and personal story 👏👏👏👏👏
Goodman Noel 👍

[EdwardCronin-pv]

Blown away by that, thanks Noel. This should be played to every TY class in the country. Thanks for displaying your darkest moments, the honesty about your life and the hurt you caused. Your solace can rest in the fact this video will save many lives, wake people up to their negative relationship with drink and hopefully make home a better place for a lot of children.

[johnogrady]

Never been a drinker, tugged at my heart. Top lad

[adrianhealy]

Brilliant went through it, listen to ya all day, 3year sober,

[electricsense]

Great talk. Strong man to turn it around