Donegal board threaten to suspend Setanta hurling club

DONEGAL County Board have threatened to suspend their second largest hurling club for six months. The threatened suspension of Setanta hurling club is the culmination of a two-year row between the club and the county board.

Wed, 07 Jul, 2004 - 01:00

Mark Gallagher

The dispute is over the former's refusal to adhere to an agreement to name Ulster GAA secretary Danny Murphy as a trustee of the club and grounds.

The club, one of the most successful hurling sides in the county have been given a week by the board to resolve the matter, or else face suspension.

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