Johnston resubmits transfer application

Reports that Seanie Johnston’s bid to achieve an inter-county transfer from Cavan to Kildare was over for this year have proved wide of the mark after the former Breffni captain resubmitted his application to the Central Competitions’ Control Committee yesterday.

Johnston’s club, Cavan Gaels, gave their blessing to a transfer to St Kevin’s, but, with Cavan County Board questioning the 27-year-old’s assertion that he is a permanent resident in the Kildare village of Straffan, the CCCC turned down the initial request.

An appeal was also rejected and the deadline to bring the matter to the Disputes Resolution Authority passed over the weekend.