Duffy defends process despite ‘loophole’ let-off

GAA Director General Páraic Duffy yesterday defended the Association’s disciplinary process but accepted ‘a loophole’ has allowed two high profile hurlers escape sanctions for their dismissals in the Allianz League Division One hurling final last week.

It emerged on Friday that Kilkenny’s JJ Delaney and Tipperary’s Lar Corbett are eligible to play in the championship despite both receiving red cards in Nowlan Park eight days ago.

The pair utilised a rules anomaly discovered by Longford officials when challenging a ban imposed on Barry Gilleran following his sending off against Louth on April 7.