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Podcast : Galway v Armagh Tunnel incident

Jun 27, 2022 12:06
By Shannonside News
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Podcast : Galway v Armagh Tunnel incident

An investigation into a brawl at Sunday's All Ireland Senior football Quarter final is set to be launched by the GAA.

An alleged eye gouging incident at the Galway - Armagh game is likely to be at the centre of the investigation.

The melee at the Galway VS Armagh game, included players, subs, backroom staff and members of extended panels.

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The brawl happened as the players headed back to the tunnel at the end of normal time, and lasted around a minute.

Galway player Damien Comer's eye was apparently gouged during the encounter by a member of the Armagh panel.

It will be among a number of other incidents set to be investigated by the GAAs Central Competitions Control Committee today.

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Former Longford intercounty referee Derek Fahy and Shannonside Northern Sound Sports Editor Dave Hooper spoke to Kevin McGillicuddy about the incident.

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