Hearing 1 of 2: Darren Hughes (Monaghan)

Defending Party: Darren Hughes| Monaghan

Competition: GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship

Fixture: Monaghan v Fermanagh

Venue: Clones

Date: 9th June 2019

An Lár Choiste Cheannais na gComortaisí (Central Competitions Control Committee) took Disciplinary Action against Darren Hughes, arising from the contents of the Referees Report, alleging a breach of Riail 7.2 (c) Misconduct at Games by Team Officials, Category IIa T.O. 2019, that is to say “Any type of physical interference with an Opposing Player” while acting as Maor Uisce.

Darren Hughes requested a Hearing which took place on the 19th June 2019. An Lár Choiste Éisteachta Éisteachta (Central Hearings Committee) found the alleged infraction proven.

Minimum Penalty Imposed: 8 weeks suspension

Darren Hughes has the option of appealing against the decision of An Lár Choiste Éisteachta to An Lár Choiste Achomhairc.

Hearing 2 of 2: Ruairí McCrickard (Down)

Defending Party: Ruairí McCrickard | Down

Competition: Christy Ring Cup

Fixture: Down v Roscommon

Venue: Inniskeen

Date: 8th June 2019

An Lár Choiste Cheannais na gComortaisí (Central Competitions Control Committee) took Disciplinary Action against Ruairí McCrickard, alleging a breach of Riail 7.2 Category III T.O. 2019, that is to say “Behaving in a way which is dangerous to an opponent, including deliberately pulling on or taking hold of a faceguard or any part of an opponent’s helmet”.

Ruairí McCrickard requested a Hearing which took place on the 19th June 2019. An Lár Choiste Éisteachta Éisteachta (Central Hearings Committee) found the alleged infraction proven.

Minimum Penalty Imposed: A One Match Suspension in the same Code and at the same Level, applicable to the next game in the same Competition, even if that game occurs in the following year’s competition.

Ruairí McCrickard has the option of appealing against the decision of An Lár Choiste Éisteachta to An Lár Choiste Achomhairc.