The Galway County Board has apologised and committed to reimburse spectators who were affected by wet paint at last weekend's Galway football semi-finals at Tuam Stadium.
The Connacht Tribune reported that at least 25 spectators sat on wooden seats in the stand that had been freshly painted. However the paint had not yet dried, and the fans were left with red paint on their clothes and much unhappiness when the issue came to light.
The oil-based paint had failed to dry in the expected time-frame leaving Galway County Board red faced.
The county board had remained tight-lipped on the issue until this weekend; however, sources have revealed the board have now confirmed they will issue compensation.
