Cavan captain Forde given 12-week ban

Cavan captain Anthony Forde will miss his side’s Ulster championship first round clash with Down on May 7 after being banned for 12 weeks.

The Shannon Gaels clubman was sent off for kicking an opponent - an offence that normally carries a twelve-week punishment - during Cavan’s 1-15 to 2-09 win over Sligo at Markievicz Park on March 12.