Mark Shields Acknowledges Gayness
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Mark Shields: Armagh All-Ireland winner says coming out as gay inter-county player was 'daunting'

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Armagh 's Mark Shields admits coming out as a gay inter-county footballer was "daunting" Shields says he hopes his story will help young Gaelic games players who are struggling to express their sexuality.
The All-Ireland winner says he feels more supported within the GAA now.
Shields is the first active male inter -County player to speak about being gay since Donal Og Cusack.
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