Connolly can’t appeal red

DIARMUID CONNOLLY won’t be able to appeal the red card issued to him by Maurice Deegan in the 58th minute.

Under the rules adopted by the GAA at this year’s Congress, the attacker has no avenue for appeal as the matter was dealt with on the pitch. The Competitions Control Committee cannot retrospectively deal with an incident once the referee has made the decision. Previously they could have asked Deegan to review his decision but that is no longer an option.

If Deegan puts Connolly down for striking the ban covers four weeks at a minimum and will rule the St Vincent’s man out of the final on September 18.