How ‘Walk for Truth' in support of late Sean Brown's family showcased best the GAA has to offer
There is no doubt that when GAA players and supporters get behind a good cause, they do not do so in half-measures.
Such was the case last weekend when 'The Walk for Truth' in honour of the late Bellaghy GAA stalwart Sean Brown took place.
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