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, Mr McDonagh, outlined a zero tolerance policy against dirty play, if the match
official in charge names and shames those guilty of bringing any game into disrepute.
“We’re never slow to act,’ said Mr McDonagh. “If something is reported to us there are disciplinary measures in the board to deal with them.”
The board chairman attended the final act of the Clare senior football year in Quilty, but arrived at Pairc Naomh Mhuire after the fracas in the first minute of the game that resulted in the sending off of Lissycasey’s
Michael O’Rourke and Doonbeg’s David Downes and Frank O’Dea.
“I was late going to the game,” he revealed, “because I was delayed with work commitments and when I arrived at half-time all the alleged incidents were over with. I didn’t see any row.
“The board will examine Rory Hickey’s report when it comes in — that will determine what action is taken. It’s a matter of waiting and seeing what’s in the report.”
Rory Hickey’s version of events is expected to be with the county board later this week. This will give the disciplinary arm of the executive time to study it before the November meeting of the county board.