Ian Maguire confirms Cork boss McCarthy to appeal 12-week ban

Croke Park this week imposed suspension on McCarthy and withdrew home advantage for one of Cork’s Allianz League Division 2 fixtures

Cork captain Ian Maguire. Picture: Dan Sheridan

Cork football captain Ian Maguire has confirmed that manager Ronan McCarthy has submitted a request for a Croke Park hearing to appeal a three-month suspension handed down this week for breaching out-of-season training rules.

But Maguire wouldn't be drawn further on the punishment for the team gathering at Youghal beach last month when quizzed at the launch of Cork's new jersey Friday.