I knew I’d be banned for lifting cup, says skipper Daryl Flynn

Former Kildare star Daryl Flynn has admitted he knew prior to hoisting the cup after last month’s county final with Moorefield that doing so would cost him a one-match suspension.

Captain Flynn and vice-captain David Whyte were both sent off in the final win over Celbridge so, according to a little known GAA rule, were prohibited from participating in the presentation ceremony.

Flynn, who retired from Kildare duty in 2016 after more than a decade of service, described it as a ‘bizarre’ rule but acknowledged that he was made aware of the situation shortly before the trophy was handed over.