Erin's Own fume over ban and €2,500 fine

ERIN'S OWN have been formally notified of their ejection from Cork's SHC following their failure to fulfil the quarter final tie with Newtownshandrum.

Tomorrow night's Cork Co. Board meeting will hear details of the GAC decision to throw the club out of the Championship, and fine it €2,500 for not fulfilling the original fixture.

Erin's Own chairman Eoghan O'Connor confirmed last night: "We received a letter from the GAC stating that we have been dismissed from the championship and fined €2,500. It's hugely disappointing news for everyone in the club, particularly the management and players."