Walkover may cost Carlow up to €50,000

CARLOW’S decision to concede a walkover to Fermanagh in Saturday’s opening Tommy Murphy Cup game could prove costly.

Liam Hayes’ side were unable to fulfil the fixture and now face the wrath of Croke Park.

“We’re at the mercy of Croke Park now,” claimed Co. Secretary, Tommy O’Neill, adding, “we don’t know the financial consequences as of yet, but we will lose our share of the All-Ireland qualifier money, while there could also be a hefty fine. Some are talking of €50,000 should a county fail to participate in the Tommy Murphy Cup.