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CONFUSION reins over the final Cusack Cup relegation spot after Liscannor failed to show for their play-off with Shannon Gaels on Sat- urday, citing the reason that score difference should be used to decide promotion and relegation issues.
At the March meeting of the Clare County Board, it was agreed that the score difference rule would be implemented for league competi- tions. However, when both Shannon Gaels and Liscannor finished their Clare Cup campaigns on four points, the county board arranged for a rel- egation play-off to be played even though Liscannor had a superior score difference of 26 points.
The fixture was scheduled for last Saturday at Quilty but only Shannon Gaels fielded. Referee John Brew began proceedings and subsequently awarded the Gaels a walkover.
However, speaking to