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Case No. 4633Public order offence · Co. Kilkenny · 9 Nov 2025

Man in 40s charged after public order incident at Kilkenny hurling match

A man in his 40s was arrested and charged after a violent incident at the end of a Leinster Club Senior Hurling Championship quarter-final at UPMC Nowlan Park, Kilkenny, on Sunday 9 November 2025. He is scheduled to appear before the courts at a later date.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged9 Nov
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA fan ran onto the pitch and directed punches at a Ballyhale Shamrocks player. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at UPMC Nowlan Park in Kilkenny. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on Sunday 9 November 2025, in the afternoon. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causePlayers from both teams clashed at the end of the game. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe man has been charged. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe case is now before the courts and no further information is available. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe fan was removed from the pitch. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Nov2025
    Chargedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man, 40s, arrested following 'incident' at Kilkenny sports ground

    Reports the arrest and charge of a man in his 40s after a public order incident at the end of a hurling match between Ballyhale Shamrocks and Kilcormac Killoughey at UPMC Nowlan Park; Gardaí said he is before the courts and no further information is available.

    accused, 40s, male