Gaelic Games: Armagh championship game abandoned after injury to player

Gaelic Games: Armagh championship game abandoned after injury to player

A game organized by Armagh GAA was abruptly halted due to a serious incident involving Cullyhanna’s Pearse Casey, prompting the match against Mullaghbawn to be abandoned. The distressing occurrence took place a mere four minutes into the Armagh Senior Football Championship Group B game in Mullaghbawn, leading to a lengthy delay and ultimately the game being called off. Casey, who had previously served as captain when the south Armagh club clinched the 2024 All-Ireland Intermediate Club Football Championship, sustaining an injury that necessitated his transfer to Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital via air ambulance.

In the aftermath of the incident, Cullyhanna GAC issued a statement urging the public to keep Pearse Casey in their thoughts and prayers. The club expressed their gratitude to everyone who was involved in tending to the midfielder, extending special recognition to the stewards and members of Mullaghbawn CLG for their swift assistance. Furthermore, they highlighted the individuals who attended to Casey on the pitch, including paramedics and medical professionals, emphasizing their immense appreciation for their efforts in aiding Casey during the distressing episode.

Armagh GAA also chimed in with a statement the following morning, conveying their appreciation for those who assisted the injured player. The organization acknowledged the prompt actions of the medical personnel present, as well as the valuable support provided by the emergency services. They offered their well wishes for Casey’s swift and complete recovery, while Mullaghbawn CLG echoed these sentiments by sending their own best wishes to the player for a speedy recuperation. They encouraged everyone to keep Pearse Casey and his family in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time

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