Tipperary won’t appeal McGrath’s four-week ban

TIPPERARY GAA chiefs have opted not to appeal the four-week suspension handed down to midfielder Shane McGrath as his ban expires on the night before the NHL final showdown with Kilkenny on May 3.

McGrath’s ban was proposed by the CCCC after he was cited for “contributing to a melee” during Tipperary’s NHL tie against Galway last Sunday week. Tipp officials felt it would be difficult to get the player off as the CCCC proposed the suspension.

Both McGrath and Galway’s Andy Smith were suspended on video evidence following the touchline flare-up while both county boards were also slapped with separate e5,000 fines