A general view of Croke Park. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile
Hearing 1 of 4: Iontán Ó Nualláin / John Nolan
Defending Party: Iontán Ó Nualláin | Ceatharlach
Competition: Allianz Hurling League Roinn 2A
Fixture: Cill Dara vs Ceatharlach
Venue: Hawkfield
Data: 15ú Márta 2024
An Lár Choiste Cheannais na gComortaisí took Disciplinary Action against Iontán Ó Nualláin, alleging a breach of Riail 7.2 (b), Category III, T.O. 2023, that is, “Behaving in any way which is dangerous to an opponent”.
Iontán Ó Nualláin requested a Hearing which took place on 28ú Márta 2024. An Lár Choiste Éisteachta (Central Hearings Committee) found the Infraction proven, and imposed the following penalty -
One Match Suspension in the same Code and at the same Level, applicable to the next game in the combination of National League/Inter-County Senior Championship, even if that game occurs in the following year.
Iontán Ó Nualláin has the option of appealing against the decision of An Lár Choiste Éisteachta to An Lár Choiste Achomhairc.
Hearing 2 of 4: Caoimhín Ó Crálaigh / Kevin Crawley
Defending Party: Caomhín Ó Crálaigh | Muineacháin
Competition: Allianz Hurling League Roinn 3A
Fixture: An Cabhán vs Muineacháin
Venue: Kingspan Breffni
Data: 16ú Márta 2024
An Lár Choiste Cheannais na gComortaisí took Disciplinary Action against Caomhín Ó Crálaigh, alleging a breach of Riail 7.2 (b), Category III, T.O. 2023, that is, “Behaving in any way which is dangerous to an opponent”.
Caomhín Ó Crálaigh requested a Hearing which took place on 28ú Márta 2024. An Lár Choiste Éisteachta (Central Hearings Committee) found the Infraction proven, and imposed the following penalty -
One Match Suspension in the same Code and at the same Level, applicable to the next game in the combination of National League/Inter-County Senior Championship, even if that game occurs in the following year.
Caomhín Ó Crálaigh has the option of appealing against the decision of An Lár Choiste Éisteachta to An Lár Choiste Achomhairc.
Hearing 3 of 4: Aindriú Mac Conchoille / Andrew Woods
Defending Party: Aindriú Mac Conchoille | Muineacháin
Competition: Allianz Football League Roinn 1
Fixture: Muineacháin vs Maigh Eo
Venue: Clones
Data: 24ú Márta 2024
An Lár Choiste Cheannais na gComortaisí took Disciplinary Action against Aindriú Mac Conchoille, alleging a breach of Riail 7.2 (b), Category III, T.O. 2023, that is, “Striking with hand, with minimal force”.
Aindriú Mac Conchoille requested a Hearing which took place on 28ú Márta 2024. An Lár Choiste Éisteachta (Central Hearings Committee) found the Infraction proven, and imposed the following penalty -
One Match Suspension in the same Code and at the same Level, applicable to the next game in the combination of National League/Inter-County Senior Championship, even if that game occurs in the following year.
Aindriú Mac Conchoille has the option of appealing against the decision of An Lár Choiste Éisteachta to An Lár Choiste Achomhairc.
Hearing 4 of 4: Maolleachlainn Ó Maolchluiche / Malachy Stone
Defending Party: Maolleachlainn Ó Maolchluiche | Cill Mhantáin
Competition: Allianz Football League Roinn 3
Fixture: Aontroim vs Cill Mhantáin
Venue: Corrigan Park
Data: 24ú Márta 2024
An Lár Choiste Cheannais na gComortaisí took Disciplinary Action against Maolleachlainn Ó Maolchluiche, alleging a breach of Riail 7.2 (b), Category III, T.O. 2023, that is, “Striking with hand, with minimal force”.
Maolleachlainn Ó Maolchluiche requested a Hearing which took place on 28ú Márta 2024. An Lár Choiste Éisteachta (Central Hearings Committee) found the Infraction proven, and imposed the following penalty -
One Match Suspension in the same Code and at the same Level, applicable to the next game in the combination of National League/Inter-County Senior Championship, even if that game occurs in the following year.
Maolleachlainn Ó Maolchluiche has the option of appealing against the decision of An Lár Choiste Éisteachta to An Lár Choiste Achomhairc.
Disciplinary Process Explained
Charge
- Disciplinary Action is commenced by the Central Competitions Control Committee
- The Central Competitions Control Committee prepares a charge and notifies the Defending Party of the alleged infraction. (It also offers him the option of accepting a proposed penalty, without a Hearing).
Hearing (Hearings Committee)
- The Defending Party can request a Hearing rather than accept the charge (and the proposed penalty).
- The Hearings Committee (decision makers) decide whether the alleged infraction is proven. If it is proven, they impose a penalty.
Appeal (Appeals Committee)
- If the Defending Party is not willing to accept the decision of the Hearings Committee and any penalty imposed, then he can appeal to the Appeals Committee.
- The Appeal is heard by the Appeals Committee. The Appeal can only be successful where there has been a clear infringement or misapplication of Rule by the Hearings Committee or the Appellants right to a fair hearing has otherwise been compromised to such extent that a clear injustice has occurred. All avenues of appeal are now exhausted.
Arbitration (Disputes Resolution Authority)
- If the Defending Party is still not willing to accept the imposed penalty, a request for Arbitration may be lodged with the DRA (Disputes Resolution Authority), an external Independent Body whose decisions are legally binding.