A streaker ran on to the pitch during last weekend's All-Ireland hurling qualifier between Limerick and Galway for a bet, a court has heard.
Gearóid Daly (25), Marian Park, Janesboro, Limerick, appeared yesterday before Judge Tom O'Donnell at the city's District Court.
The defendant admitted to "committing an act of a lewd, obscene and disgusting nature, which outraged public decency". Judge O'Donnell quipped that the situation was compounded by the fact that Limerick had gone on to lose the match following the half-time incursion. However, he said it was clear that the defendant's actions "scandalised a lot of people" and he added that this was exacerbated because the match was broadcast live on television. Judge O'Donnell put the case back to October 6th and said that if €500 was paid to the court poor box he would take a lenient view.
Insp Declan Mulcahy told the court that the defendant was arrested after he ran naked on to the pitch at the Gaelic Grounds at half time . The defendant had streaked for a bet in front of 9,000 spectators, many of whom were families and children, at the Ennis Road GAA stadium, he added.
Defence solicitor, Seán Elder, told the court that his client was acting "under a huge amount of drink" and the defendant apologised to the court.