Galway and Connacht champions Athenry, four of whose players are the subject of a Garda inquiry after an opponent alleged he had been assaulted during a match, say the case has "far-reaching implications" for the GAA.

Galway and Connacht hurling kingpins Athenry are set for a major showdown with the county board and the Connacht Council over the suspension of a player ahead of next month's All-Ireland semi-final clash against Toomevara.

John Murphy

The stand-off between Galway hurling clubs Athenry and Loughrea in the wake of their SHC quarter-final clash has taken a new twist.