CCC to act on O’Byrne battle

GAA president Christy Cooney described as “unsatisfactory” the fact that seven red cards were shown in an O’Byrne Cup game in Portlaoise on Sunday and has backed the Leinster Council to take the appropriate action.

Five players were sent off after one ugly melee towards the end of the first half between Laois and Kildare two days ago while another two were sent to the line for other offences by referee Syl Doyle before the final whistle.

“Referees are very clear that there is to be no deviation from the standards we set last year and that disciplinary rules are very important to us,” said Cooney.