Tyrone GAA to probe match brawl

Tyrone GAA chiefs last night promised a full investigation after a mass brawl at the Division One League final spilled over into the crowd.

Fighting which broke out between players in the closing stages of the title decider between Carrickmore and Dromore sparked a mini-riot in the Dunmoyle stands.

A number of spectators sustained injuries as a result of the disturbance, which lasted almost 10 minutes.

Two Carrickmore players received straight red cards as a result of the on-field disorder, with Dromore running out five-point winners once order was restored.

County chairman Ciaran McLaughlin promised that an in-depth investigation will be undertaken by the county’s Competitions Control Committee.

"The matter will be left in the hands of the CCC. Obviously they will have to investigate it completely and fully and if there are sanctions to be brought, they will be brought," said McLaughlin.

And he said the involvement of spectators in the brawl was a worrying development.

He said: "When something happens outside the perimeter of the field, and spectators become involved, it is very serious."