Kerry TD Danny Healy-Rae considering making complaint to gardai after being ‘pushed' by garda at All-Ireland final
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Danny Healy-Rae said he is considering making a complaint to the gardai
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The Kerry TD was in Dublin to watch the All-Ireland final when a cop shoved him
In video footage posted on
Making to move on, he brushed past a uniformed male garda, who appears to shove the deputy out of his way.
Deputy Healy-Rae followed
Deputy Healy-Rae told the Irish Independent: 'I was just having fun and the garda pushed me. There was no call for it.
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'I asked him why he'd done that. I am thinking of making a complaint.'
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In the match, Healy-Rae's home county of Kerry secured their
The match was played in front of an attendance of 82,300 at
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From the off, the three-time All-Ireland winners were chasing the game, as David and Paudie Clifford dominated the tight spaces and dictated the tempo.
Kerry and Donegal battle for Sam Maguire in GAA All-Ireland football final
Joe O'Connor was a powerhouse in midfield as he sealed the game with the only goal of the contest, while Dylan Geaney floated dangerously throughout.
David Clifford scored nine points for Kerry, including four from play and five frees.
Joe O'Connor scored the only goal of the game in the first half, helping Kerry lead 1-11 to 0-9 at half-time.
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Kerry responded with five unanswered points to regain control of the match midway through the second half.
Donegal finished with 19 points, but failed to create any clear goal-scoring chances.
It was the Kingdom's day once again at GAA HQ.
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