O’Meara claims abusive ‘mob’ forced ref to abandon match

Irate Nenagh Vocational School team manager Stephen O’Meara has claimed “mob rule” forced the abandonment of Saturday’s All-Ireland VS senior hurling ‘A’ semi-final against St Fergal’s, Rathdowney.

Referee Tony Carroll terminated the game after injured St Fergal’s player Shane Cleere was removed from the Templetuohy pitch by ambulance and a re-fixture has been ordered.

But Nenagh VS are furious they have been denied the chance to appear on the same double-bill as Croke Cup finalists Nenagh CBS at Semple Stadium on Saturday. And O’Meara has accused Rathdowney supporters and officials of orchestrating the abandonment of the game, which will be played again at a later date, according to Post-Primary Schools officials at Croke Park.