Premier Division club St Patrick’s Athletic have been fined after an incident during their meeting with eircom League leaders Cork City last month which left a supporter requiring stitches.

A stone was thrown into the Cork support at the end of the July 31st encounter, resulting in a Cork fan sustaining serious facial injuries.

The incident was reported in the match delegate’s report and came up for discussion at the recent meeting of the FAI Disciplinary Commission.

However, a €500 fine will be regarded as lenient by Cork fans, given the seriousness of the situation at Richmond Park.