The court heard that matters descended even further, and that other unidentified people struck the umpire several times from behind while he was on the ground.

Former Roscommon hurling star, Michael Kelly, has taken over Four Roads — the club he decorated with outstanding performances — along with joint manager Andy Lawlor.

Gardaí in Carlow are renewing their appeal to the public for information in relation to the fatal road traffic collision in which three young people died

The funeral Mass of 25-year-old Michael Kelly, who was killed alongside his two friends in a crash last Wednesday, was held in Hacketstown, Co Carlow on Tuesday