Gardaí probe Wexford SFC final post-match brawl

Wexford Park

Gardaí have launched an investigation into the ugly scenes which marred the end of last Sunday’s Wexford SFC final.

Castletown Liam Mellows secured back-to-back titles and their 14th in all after overcoming Shelmaliers by 0-14 to 1-7 at Chadwicks Wexford Park. However, their victory was marred by a post-match brawl in which a teenager was among those to receive injuries. Order was eventually restored before the winners were presented with the silverware.

Wexford CCC are expected to carry out a separate investigation on receipt of the referee’s report.

There was a disgraceful melee after the final whistle in the Wexford county football final between Castletown and Shelmaliers. What should’ve been a brilliant showpiece for Wexford football ended in an embarrassment, with tempers boiling over and scenes you simply don’t want to… pic.twitter.com/e0nMzlOwj3

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