GAA chiefs to probe unsavoury scenes

GAA chiefs and Gardaí are likely to review footage of the unsavoury scenes which marred the end of the epic All-Ireland SFC semi-final replay at the Gaelic Grounds on Saturday evening.

Referee Cormac Reilly and his officials were forced to sprint towards the dressing rooms following the full time whistle as angry Mayo fans swarmed onto the field.

Gardaí were forced to intervene and physically restrain a number of supporters who attempted to confront the Meath official. In the closing minutes of the game, a disgruntled Mayo supporter came onto the pitch but was quickly marshalled back by five stewards security officials.