Armagh GAA club issues statement of support for Tiernan Kelly

Lurgan’s Clann na hÉireann have backed club man Tiernan Kelly following heavy criticism of his behaviour at the end of last Sunday's All-Ireland semi-final in Croke Park

HEAT OF THE MOMENT: Players and officials from both sides become embroiled as they make their way to the dressing rooms in Croke Park. 

The club of the Armagh player at the centre of Sunday’s eye-gouging incident has issued a statement supporting the player and his character.

Lurgan’s Clann na hÉireann endorsed the character of Tiernan Kelly following heavy criticism of his behaviour in an incident involving Galway’s Damien Comer after the final whistle of normal time in Sunday's All-Ireland SFC quarter-final in Croke Park.