Andy McEntee says missing Declan O’Mahoney the motivator

Victorious Ballyboden St Endas manager Andy McEntee hit out at the GAA after midfielder Declan O’Mahoney failed in having his one-match suspension rescinded ahead of the All-Ireland final.

O’Mahoney, shown a straight red card against Clonmel Commercials, had his case turned down by the GAA’s Central Hearings Committee and Central Appeals Committee before the independent Disputes Resolution Authority finally threw out his plea to be freed up to play yesterday.

“Declan was a huge motivating factor for the team,” said McEntee.