Last night’s Armagh SFC encounter between Mullaghbawn and Cullyhanna was abandoned after just four minutes due to a serious injury to a player.

There were distressing scenes as St Patrick’s, Cullyhanna midfielder Pearse Casey was taken to hospital after sustaining the injury during the early stages of the Group B tie. Casey captained Cullyhanna to All-Ireland intermediate glory last year and the South Armagh club has asked supporters to keep him in their prayers.

“Obviously as most people are aware, we had a serious incident/accident in Mullaghbawn tonight at our Senior championship match. Our prayers and thoughts are with Pearse and his family at this time,” the club posted on Facebook.

“We as a club are considerably thankful to all who helped particularly the stewards and members of Mullaghbawn CLG.

“A special mention to all who attended to Pearse on the pitch, all the paramedics, air ambulance personnel, Dr Gerard McCreesh,

“Dr Gareth Smyth, Dr Kevin McElvanna, Dr Laura Shannon, Donal Ferris, Fiona Callan, Niamh Derry, Paul McCoy, Mark Murphy and Ciaran Ferris.

“We as a club can't thank you all enough, hopefully we haven't missed anyone, if so please forgive us.

“Keep Pearse in your prayers.”

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