Déise backroom team member facing lengthy ban after Gearóid Hegarty incident 

The Waterford man is likely to be barred from assisting the county for the remainder of the season.

Limerick’s Gearoid Hegarty reacts to the incident at Semple Stadium. Picture: INPHO/Ken Sutton

The Waterford backroom member who interfered with Gearóid Hegarty in Sunday’s Munster SHC Round 1 game is facing a lengthy suspension.

Shown a red card by referee Liam Gordon, the individual is likely to be barred from assisting the Déise for the remainder of the season arising from the second-half incident as it could fall under the disrepute category of offences.