Armagh and Donegal GAA fans caught on camera in garage brawl after Ulster final
The incident, captured on video and now circulating widely on social media, reportedly took place at a Circle K garage shortly after Donegal edged out Armagh in a dramatic finish in Clones.
The footage shows a chaotic scene as punches are exchanged between fans from both counties – seemingly groups of young men – with shocked onlookers scrambling to avoid getting caught up in the brawl.
At one point, a person is knocked into a product display, sending cans tumbling to the floor amid visible damage throughout the store.
This confrontation came on the heels of an earlier scuffle near the pitch, which required Gardaí intervention to separate members of opposing camps.
Donegal manager Jim McGuinness addressed the incident during his post-match comments, stating: 'I didn't witness it myself—I was hugging my daughter at the time—but it's disappointing. That kind of behaviour has no place in the game.'
GAA officials are expected to review the video evidence, and disciplinary action, including potential suspensions, could be on the table for those involved.
The post-match melee occurred as fans flooded the field to celebrate the win.
It is understood that it began after members of the Armagh panel descended on a Donegal player that overzealously celebrated near the bench, after the latter won the 2025 Anglo-Celt Cup.
Donegal retained the Ulster title, beating Armagh 2-23 to 0-28 after extra time.
As Donegal celebrated their victory, one of their players paused in front of the Armagh bench in a show of emotion.
This appeared to provoke a reaction, as an individual from the Armagh side—dressed in black—stepped off the bench and seemed to strike the Donegal player. The Donegal player stood his ground, but the moment quickly escalated, with several members of the Armagh bench rushing forward and chaos erupting soon after.
Images that have since emerged show Armagh captain Aidan Forker aggressively pointing a finger at McGuinness, whilst the latter and Orchard manager Kieran McGeeney also try to break the sides up.
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