Supporter injured during Cork pitch invasion

May 15, 2024

A view of branding now visible at SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh ahead of the Munster SHC clash between Cork and Clare ©INPHO/Ken Sutton

A supporter was injured during the pitch invasion at the end of last Saturday’s Munster SHC clash between Cork and Limerick at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Munster GAA confirmed that the teenager was treated at the venue by St John’s Ambulance personnel and has reiterated calls for supporters not the enter the field after games.  

"Munster GAA can confirm that a supporter was injured during the pitch invasion at the Cork-Limerick Munster Senior Hurling Championship game on Saturday evening last,” a statement read.

"The supporter was treated at the ground by St John's Ambulance personnel and was discharged by them at the venue.

"A senior steward liaised with the supporter at the ground following the incident. Munster GAA will also continue to ask supporters to not enter the field of play after games. Pitch invasions like happened on Saturday evening pose a health and safety risk to patrons and to players."


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