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Case No. 20609Assault · Co. Wexford · 19 Jun 2023

Gardaí probe alleged assault on mentor at underage Wexford GAA match

Gardaí in Gorey, Co Wexford, are investigating an alleged assault on a Rapparees club mentor during a U16 hurling league match between Liam Mellows (Castletown) and Rapparees/Starlights (Enniscorthy) on the evening of Monday 19 June 2023. It is alleged the mentor was assaulted by a person who had been watching the game, and the mentor is believed to have been shaken but not seriously injured. The injured party made a statement to gardaí later that evening. The latest development is that Wexford Coiste na nOg is awaiting the referee's report before deciding on a course of action, and no arrest, suspect name or charge has been reported.

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Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault on a club mentor during an underage hurling game.
  • It is alleged the Rapparees club mentor was assaulted by a person who had been watching the match.
Where
The game took place in Wexford, and gardaí investigating are based in Gorey.
When
The alleged assault happened on Monday evening, which was 19 June 2023.
Other details
  • The game was a U16 hurling league match between Liam Mellows (Castletown) and Rapparees/Starlights (Enniscorthy).
  • Enniscorthy won the match 4-12 to 0-9.
  • The club mentor is believed to have been shaken but not seriously injured.
Investigation
  • Gorey gardaí were alerted after the injured party made a statement later that evening outlining details of the incident.
  • Wexford Coiste na nOg, which runs underage fixtures, is awaiting the referee's report before deciding on a course of action.
  • The article published on 21 June 2023 gives no arrest or suspect name.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating an alleged assault on a club mentor during an underage hurling game. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatIt is alleged the Rapparees club mentor was assaulted by a person who had been watching the match. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe game took place in Wexford. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault happened on Monday evening. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGorey gardaí were alerted after the injured party made a statement later that evening. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationWexford Coiste na nOg is awaiting the referee's report before deciding on a course of action. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe game was a U16 hurling league match between Liam Mellows (Castletown) and Rapparees/Starlights (Enniscorthy). (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherEnniscorthy won the match 4-12 to 0-9. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe club mentor is believed to have been shaken but not seriously injured. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Jun2023
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardaí probe alleged assault on mentor during underage Wexford GAA match

    First report of the alleged assault. Gardaí in Gorey are investigating; the article gives no arrest or suspect name. Date is the Monday before the 21 June publication.

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