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Irish Independent
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Gardaí called to schools match involving County Mayo team
The match was a Minor 'B' Boys National Cup Final (Under 15, Small Schools) between Mayo's Balla Secondary School and Coláiste Eoin from Finglas, Co Dublin The alleged brawl began after a player received a yellow card towards the end of the game, which finished in a 1-0 win for Balla Secondary School at Athlone Town FC stadium. The referee blew the full-time whistle shortly afterwards. A small number of spectators allegedly entered the field of play, but the majority of supporters remained in the stand. Gardaí arrived at the scene after the commotion had died down but the cup presentation to Balla Secondary School was delayed by an hour. Gardaí spoke to players about the incident before they left the venue. A garda source told the Irish Independent that gardaí made no arrests and did not record any incident of assault. One parent who attended the game described the incident as 'unsavoury' and said the game was otherwise played in a sporting manner.
Irish Independent
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Gardaí called to schools match in County Mayo
The match was a Minor 'B' Boys National Cup Final (Under 15, Small Schools) between Mayo's Balla Secondary School and Coláiste Eoin from Finglas, Co Dublin The alleged brawl began after a player received a yellow card towards the end of the game, which finished in a 1-0 win for Balla Secondary School at Athlone Town FC stadium. The referee blew the full-time whistle shortly afterwards. A small number of spectators allegedly entered the field of play, but the majority of supporters remained in the stand. Gardaí arrived at the scene after the commotion had died down but the cup presentation to Balla Secondary School was delayed by an hour. Gardaí spoke to players about the incident before they left the venue. A garda source told the Irish Independent that gardaí made no arrests and did not record any incident of assault. One parent who attended the game described the incident as 'unsavoury' and said the game was otherwise played in a sporting manner.
