CHC press release
A general view of Croke Park. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile
Hearing 1 of 4: Seán Breathnach | Seán Walsh
Defending Party: Seán Breathnach| Port Láirge
Competition: Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1A
Fixture: Corcaigh vs Port Láirge
Venue: SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Data: 25ú Eanáir 2026
An Lár Choiste Cheannais na gComortaisí took Disciplinary Action against Seán Breathnach, alleging a breach of Riail 7.2 (b), Category III, T.O. 2025, that is, “Behaving in any way which is dangerous to an opponent”.
Seán Breathnach requested a Hearing, which took place on 29ú Eanáir 2026. 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.
Seán Breathnach has the option of appealing against the decision of An Lár Choiste Éisteachta to An Lár Choiste Achomhairc.
Hearing 2 of 4: Cian Ó Buaigh | Cian Bowes
Defending Party: Cian Ó Buaigh| Ros Comáin
Competition: Allianz Hurling League Roinn 3
Fixture: Ros Comáin vs Cill Mhantáin
Venue: Dr Hyde Park
Data: 25ú Eanáir 2026
An Lár Choiste Cheannais na gComortaisí took Disciplinary Action against Cian Ó Buaigh alleging a breach of Riail 7.2 (b), Category IV, T.O. 2025, that is, “Striking with elbow, with force”.
Cian Ó Buaigh requested a Hearing, which took place on 29ú Eanáir 2026. An Lár Choiste Éisteachta (Central Hearings Committee) found the Infraction proven, and imposed the following penalty –
Two Match Suspension, in the same Code and at the same Level, applicable to the next games in the combination of National League/Inter-County Senior Championship, even if one or both games occur(s) in the following year.
Cian Ó Buaigh has the option of appealing against the decision of An Lár Choiste Éisteachta to An Lár Choiste Achomhairc.
Hearing 3 of 4: Diollún Mac Cionnaoith | Dylan McKenna
Defending Party: Diollún Mac Cionnaoith| Ard Mhaca
Competition: Allianz Hurling League Roinn 3
Fixture: Ard Mhaca vs An Lú
Venue: Athletic Grounds
Data: 24ú Eanáir 2026
An Lár Choiste Cheannais na gComortaisí took Disciplinary Action against Diollún Mac Cionnaoith alleging a breach of Riail 7.2 (b), Category III, T.O. 2025, that is, “Striking with a hurley, with minimal force.”
Diollún Mac Cionnaoith requested a Hearing, which took place on 29ú Eanáir 2026. 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.
Diollún Mac Cionnaoith has the option of appealing against the decision of An Lár Choiste Éisteachta to An Lár Choiste Achomhairc.
Hearing 4 of 4: Ruairí Mac Riocaird | Ruairí McCrickard
Defending Party: Ruairí Mac Riocaird| An Dún
Competition: Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1B
Fixture: Ceatharlach vs An Dún
Venue: Netwatch Cullen Park
Data: 24ú Eanáir 2026
An Lár Choiste Cheannais na gComortaisí took Disciplinary Action against Ruairí Mac Riocaird, alleging a breach of Riail 7.2 (b), Category III, T.O. 2025, that is, “Behaving in any way which is dangerous to an opponent”.
Ruairí Mac Riocaird requested a Hearing, which took place on 29ú Eanáir 2026. 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.
Ruairí Mac Riocaird 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.