Crokes want supporters segregated at semi-final

Dr Crokes have called on the GAA to segregate supporters and ensure proper safety procedures are in place for next month’s All-Ireland senior semi-final against Crossmaglen Rangers at Portlaoise.

Club chairman Vincent Casey voiced his concerns following theviolent scenes which marred fellow Kerry club Dromid Pearses and Tyrone’s Derrytresk All-Ireland Club JFC semi-final clash at the same venue on Sunday. He believed the fallout from that match detracted from the play on the field and called on the GAA to change their usual seating arrangements ahead of the February 18 fixture.

“We are looking for a block of tickets for our supporters so they can sit together in a particular area of the stand and therefore both sets of supporters can cheer on their team, without interfering or upsetting each other,” he said.