All-Ireland MFC quarter-finals: The GAA president, Seán Kelly, has confirmed a full investigation will take place into the ugly scenes which marred Saturday's All-Ireland minor football championship quarter-final between Laois and Cork in Limerick's Gaelic Grounds.

With the sides tied at 1-9 each after normal time, the game was due to go into extra-time but a melee involving players and officials erupted, resulting in Mayo referee Michael Daly abandoning the contest.

"The Games Administration Committee will address the situation as a matter of urgency on receipt of the referee's report," stated a GAA press release.

It also reported Kelly described the incident as unfortunate and unacceptable considering so many families and young people were in attendance.

However, it was not been confirmed if it is on the agenda for tonight's GAC meeting, which will be hearing an appeal from Waterford's John Mullane.

The All Star forward has served his one-month ban after being sent off in the Munster final but still misses the county's next match - the All-Ireland semi-final against Kilkenny next Sunday.

Waterford officials are arguing that Mullane should miss the next Munster championship game instead.

In Saturday's minor match, Laois had led most of the way but Cork equalised and actually thought they were a point clear, but it hardly excused what happened as players and mentors left the pitch.

A Cork midfielder seemed to be the catalyst for what unfolded but soon punches were being traded as a mass brawl developed between players, substitutes and mentors on both sides.

It was savage in its intensity and a lone member of the Garda could do little to quell what developed quickly into a bloody pitch battle. Even the Cork doctor did not escape as blood flowed freely from a head wound after been hit by a missile.

The brawl continued for the best part of five minutes as the violent scenes spread near the entrance to the tunnel.

Meanwhile, Colm O'Rourke has been nominated by his club, Simonstown Gaels, for the postition of Meath manager. While O'Rourke let his name go forward it has still to be confirmed whether he will run against his former mentor and current manager Seán Boylan, who is seeking a 23rd year in the post.

Nominations for the post close on Tuesday night. Already Eamonn Barry, who has twice been unsuccessful in his challenge, has been nominated.