Hurling fans complain about Semple Stadium security

Hurling fans attending Cork’s Munster final win over Clare on Sunday have complained about the level of security at Semple Stadium, with one man claiming his father was burned by a flare thrown at the stadium.

Hurling fans complain about Semple Stadium security

Another attendee said he witnessed a teenage girl suffering a blow to the head from a glass bottle thrown from someone based higher up in the stand.

Donal McGrath told Cork’s Red FM that he was in the town-end terrace before the game, with his friend and both their fathers.

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