Gardaí investigating mass brawl at Waterford minor GAA match

Adults and players can both be seen trading blows.

It is understood that a Division One Championship game between Ballygunner and Na Risigh in Mount Sion, Co. Waterford had to be abandoned as a result of the brawl that broke out.

The video shows several players and adults involved from both teams, with the fight lasting a few minutes.

One man can even be seen trying to use a hurl as a weapon but was pulled back by a club member, while a young player is spotted on the floor holding his head in pain.

Gardaí confirm ongoing investigation into Waterford altercation

A spokesperson from An Garda Síochána told JOE on Wednesday morning: "Gardaí are investigating a reported assault at a sports ground in Waterford city on Monday evening, July 15, 2024.

"Investigations are ongoing."

Neither one of the two clubs have publicly commented as of yet, but Waterford GAA and Bord na nÓg are currently launching a separate investigation into the fight.

Waterford GAA said: "Waterford GAA and Bord na nÓg will not be in a position to comment on the game in question until the referees’ reports [have] been received and the process has been completed."

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