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A Wexford GAA club has said it is not at fault after its teams broke COVID rules when they partied during an alcohol-filled night of celebration.
Images of a raucous party held by Kilmore GAA Club players have surfaced at a marquee where they blatantly violated COVID guidelines.
The September 12 incident occurred after the Kilmore footballers won their county intermediate final against Gusserane on the same day that the club’s pitchers defeated Clongeen in the Junior A county final.
Crowds of supporters gathered in the city, populated by fewer than 150 people, to welcome both teams home with their trophies in hand.
The club hosted a celebratory and rule-following meal at a local restaurant that passed without incident. However, as the evening progressed, a party was held in a nearby tent with the presence of players and young members of the parish.
In one video, revelers in team colors can be seen filling one of the trophy glasses with beer before passing it around and drinking from it. Another clip shows a large crowd, including several shirtless men jumping up and down, while hugging and singing.
Kilmore GAA Chairman Kevin Keating told the Irish Daily Mail that all guidelines were adhered to while players dined at the restaurant. However, in a statement to Wexford People, he said he understands why people are upset.
“The only celebration we had was a post-game meal. The staff presented the players with a list of the rules and restrictions and we adhere to all the guidelines at all times. ”
Upon learning about the content of the videos, Mr. Keating said, “The food we ate was the only celebration authorized by the club. Obviously people did their thing at the time, but we had warned them and they were all aware of the restrictions.
‘I understand why people would bother. I’ll talk to some of the guys and they’ll ask me questions.
The Mail yesterday reported the detail of video footage from a house party in Sligo showing more than 100 youths breaking COVID rules by packing into a house for a party.
An illicit rave that sparked outrage at Oliver Bond’s Dublin flats also made headlines earlier in the week.
Another highly criticized party recently occurred at the site of Peadar Kearney House in Dublin city center. And on Monday, a Co. Meath farmer spoke of his surprise at discovering a rave attended by more than 100 people on his land over the weekend.
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