Kilkenny hurling legend DJ Carey slammed as "arseholes and scumbags" who stole from his brother and his son during a challenge match in Carlow.
The Young Irelands team was targeted by thieves during a clash at Tinryland, with DJ's brother seeing his white BMW stolen from the scene.
Carey's son Sean had his phone taken during the game against O'Loughlin Gaels.
Meath players were also targeted last week while they were training at Pairc Tailteann, with robberies at GAA grounds becoming more and more regular.
"It's becoming ridiculous. There have been a number of attacks," DJ told the Sunday Independent.
"On the same night as the robbery of the Young Irelands players, Carlow IT was also robbed. The thieves are getting dressed up in tracksuits so they blend in. It's very professional.
"There are not enough gardai because of cutbacks and at the same time if they do get caught these arseholes and scumbags get free legal aid and a slap on the wrist from the courts."
