Probe into South Tipp underage melee

South Tipperary Bord na nÓg are expected to investigate an U16 hurling semi-final, which was abandoned due to violence over the weekend.

Tipperary’s Mid West Radio yesterday reported there were unruly scenes during the second half of the game between Ballingarry and St Mary’s, Clonmel in Kilsheelan on Sunday.

St Mary’s had been leading when the game descended into chaos. As well as players and mentors, some of the crowd are believed to have become embroiled in a mass melee, prompting the referee to call a halt to the match.