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Wicklow GAA to investigate brawl filmed at under 15s match

Organisation says it will take ‘strong disciplinary action’ over incident

Video of the scuffle, which involved a number of people, was widely distributed on social media.
Video of the scuffle, which involved a number of people, was widely distributed on social media.
Aine Kenny
Sun Oct 10 2021 - 18:55

Wicklow GAA has said they will investigate alleged violent conduct which occurred at a football match yesterday.

A video circulating on social media shows a number of people who attended the match engaged in fighting.

It is believed the incident took place yesterday afternoon at the Under-15 D final between Carnew and Kilcoole.

This match was played at the Centre of Excellence at Ballinakill.

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In a statement on their website, Wicklow GAA said they aware of reports of “totally unacceptable behaviour” from a number of people at a game.

“Wicklow GAA strongly condemns all such behaviour, the [Competitions Control Committee] will be investigating the incident fully and strong disciplinary action taken.”

In a statement to the Irish Times, Kilcoole GAA club’s secretary Seamus Mac Fhionn said they were also carrying out an investigation into the matter.

The investigation will be in conjunction with the Wicklow county board, according to Mr Mac Fhionn.

Carnew GAA and the GAA were also contacted for comment.