No arrests reported despite massive brawl during Louth v Meath
No arrests were made at Croke Park during Sunday's Leinster Football final despite a brawl breaking out on Hill 16.
Videos widely circulated on social media saw a brawl break out in the all-standing section with a number of Louth and Meath fans clashing.
The short video shows a number of Louth and Meath fans pushing and shoving before punches begin to be thrown, while it appears a male Meath supporter threw a punch at a female Louth fan, further escalating the brawl.
But, after contacting the Garda Press Office, the Irish Mirror can reveal that no arrests were made in Croke Park on Sunday.
Despite the 4.15 pm throw-in time on Sunday and the boisterous atmosphere and rivalry between both sides, it will be welcome news to the GAA that no arrests were made.
This comes after Armagh and Donegal fans found themselves under the spotlight following another widely circulated video doing the rounds.
It is understood that the clip was recorded in a Circle K garage in Co Monaghan shortly after Donegal's one-point victory over Armagh in the decider, which took place in Clones.
In the video, a number of supporters of both counties can be seen throwing punches as a brawl breaks out across the shop, with other customers forced to move out of the way.
At one stage, someone knocks down a stacked pile of cans after being hit, while other damage to the garage can also be seen in the clip.
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