Gardaí are investigating an incident at a League of Ireland match in Longford last night, after which a teenage boy was arrested.
Authorities were called to Bishopsgate Stadium outside Longford town at around 9pm, after they were alerted to a disturbance involving a small group of supporters inside the ground.
The boy, who is in his late teens, was arrested under the Public Order Act.
Longford Town were playing Bray Wanderers in the League of Ireland First Division.
The disturbance was brought under control by gardaí and Longford Town FC stewards.
A number of those involved were identified and removed from the grounds.
There were no reports of any serious injuries. However it is understood some of the stewards received minor injuries.
Gardaí say all of the circumstances of the incident are under investigation and inquires are ongoing.
In a statement the Football Association of Ireland said they "strongly condemned" the "behaviour of a small number of spectators" at the match.
The FAI added that the organisation has a "zero tolerance policy towards this type of behaviour and will take further action once the garda investigations are concluded."
Bray Wanderers said the club, "Strongly condemns the behaviour of a group of individuals in the away section of our game against Longford last night.
"The club has a zero tolerance policy towards this type of violent and abusive behaviour and is working tirelessly to eliminate it.
"Having identified those principally responsible, the club is now engaged with the Gardai and will act swiftly and decisively to ensure these individuals are held accountable for their actions.
"The safety of all players, supporters and stewards is of paramount importance to the club, and we will not tolerate a minority denigrating the clubs name and standing."
