English supporters forced the abandonment of the game 27 minutes into the match after Ireland took the lead. More than 20 people were injured when projectiles were thrown from the upper to lower parts of the stadium. The note said: “The choice of particular parts of the stadium to accommodate English fans created difficulties. It said spectators should be seated in a way that is “irrespective of whether the match is competitive or a friendly”. – This article is based on documents in the file labelled 2025/115/986 at the National Archives of Ireland.

Source: The Herald December 29, 2025 00:54 UTC