GAA defends emergency services after man dies at Munster final

THE GAA has defended the standard of emergency services at matches after a man died during the Munster Under 21 final in Thurles.

Matt Nugent, 76, suffered a heart attack at the final whistle on Wednesday night, with the game between Tipperary and Limerick heading into extra time. A crowd of 20,000 watched the match.

However, a supporter standing near Mr Nugent in the Old Stand at Semple Stadium said it took over 10 minutes for oxygen to arrive.