Tipperary GAA have condemned the alleged racist abuse of Wexford star Lee Chin by a supporter during a charity hurling challenge match which took place between the two counties in Carrick-on-Suir.

It has been reported that the match, which had minutes remaining in it, took place earlier today (Saturday) and was brought to an end early as a result of the incident.

Tipperary GAA have confirmed that they, along with Wexford GAA, will be launching a full investigation into the incident.

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

Statement in relation to senior hurling challenge between Tipperary and Wexford pic.twitter.com/1ZEToSIr77

— Tipperary GAA (@TipperaryGAA) April 8, 2023

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