Camogie brawl in Arklow

The Wicklow Camogie Board has launched an inquiry into a brawl which forced a county senior championship semi-final to be abandoned.

Referee Martina Kennedy had to abandon the tie between Kiltegan and Annacurra in Pearse Park, Arklow when players from both sides became involved in the melee. The incident was described as “dangerous and disgraceful” by one witness.

Camogie board PRO Suzanne Pearson said the match official had no option but to halt the game. “I could not say if hurls were used but the brawl was not very nice. The referee had no option but to abandon the game for her own safety and for the safety of the players and officials.

“I would not like to comment as to whether officials were involved or not. I would not like to prejudge the investigation,” she said.

Wicklow County Board met on Tuesday night to discuss the referee’s report and will hold a special meeting on July 19 to deal with the report. The clubs will be present. Kiltegan were leading 4-5 to 0-4 when the match was abandoned.