Schoolboys League defends racist claim reaction

The Cork Schoolboys League has defended its decision to impose a €200 fine on a club after one of its teams took a stand against racism.

Schoolboys League defends racist claim reaction

The league broke its silence on the controversy which erupted after the Irish Examiner first reported the incident on Tuesday.

In a statement, league chairman Peter Connolly said: “We are satisfied that, having carefully considered all of the issues relevant to the events in question, we have conducted ourselves properly and in accordance with fairness and fair procedures to all parties concerned.”

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