'It's not nice to see'

'It's not nice to see' May 12, 2025

Tempers flare between the two teams after the final whistle as fans and members of An Garda Síochána get involved ©INPHO/Ben Brady

Jim McGuinness has condemned the row that broke out immediately after Donegal’s Ulster SFC final extra-time victory over Armagh.

Gardaí and stewards were forced to intervene after the brawl involving players and substitutes from both teams erupted just after the final whistle in Clones, and as supporters of all ages entered the pitch.

“I don’t have a perspective on that. It’s not nice to see. It shouldn’t happen. I was giving my daughter a hug at the time. I didn’t see what happened, but it shouldn’t be in the game,” the Donegal manager said.

Ulster GAA disciplinary chiefs are expected to review footage of the incident, which appeared to be sparked by a Donegal player goading the Armagh bench, with suspensions possible.

Huge fight at the end of the Ulster final. Ugly way for a great game to finish. pic.twitter.com/eZyT68ePac
— Maurice Brosnan (@m_brosnan) May 10, 2025