Shelbourne report incident of homophobic abuse to Gardaí

Shelbourne have apologised to a Peamount player who allegedly suffered homophobic and misogynistic abuse during their Women's FAI Cup quarter-final at Tolka Park on August 6
ALLEGATIONS: The homophobic and misogynistic abuse allegedly occurred in Tolka Park on August 6. Pic: INPHO/Tom Maher

ALLEGATIONS: The homophobic and misogynistic abuse allegedly occurred in Tolka Park on August 6. Pic: INPHO/Tom Maher

Shelbourne have apologised to a Peamount player who allegedly suffered homophobic and misogynistic abuse during their Women's FAI Cup quarter-final at Tolka Park on August 6.

Shelbourne say they have contacted An Garda Síochána and are attempting to identify an individual in the crowd from CCTV footage and if successful will issue them with a lifetime ban.

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