Maher hit with eight-week ban

Loughrea full-forward Johnny Maher has been suspended for eight weeks following his involvement in some ill-tempered incidents during last month's replayed Galway SHC final against St. Thomas.

A fired-up Maher was seen to strike out at two St. Thomas players with his hurley after winning a 57th minute penalty during the 3-11 to 2-11 defeat.