Tipperary condemn racist abuse of Wexford's Lee Chin

Tipperary GAA have condemned the alleged racist abuse of Wexford's Lee Chin by a watching supporter during an inter-county challenge match between the counties in Carrick-on-Suir.

It is understood that the game was ended prematurely early as a result, although only minutes remained, and Tipperary have said that they, along with Wexford, will be fully investigating the incident.

"The Tipperary senior hurlers played Wexford this afternoon in a senior hurling challenge hosted by the Carrick Swan club," a statement read.

"Unfortunately as the game entered the closing stages, a member of the public who is not connected to either Tipperary GAA or the Carrick Swan club made racial comments which were directed at a member of the Wexford team.

"Tipperary GAA wish to state quite clearly that this kind of behaviour is totally unacceptable and has absolutely no place at our games or in our society.

"Tipperary GAA along with the senior hurling management, players and the Carrick Swan GAA club do not condone this kind of behaviour and wish to distance ourselves from any such comments.

"Both Tipperary and Wexford GAA County Boards have been in contact with each other in relation to this incident and are fully committed to having the incident investigated fully."