McGuinness ban could be reviewed at national level

McGuinness played his fellow Naomh Conaill clubman Finbarr Roarty, who turned 18 last Thursday, and according to the GAA rulebook was under-age for the game.

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness.

Jim McGuinness’ proposed eight-week ban could be forwarded to the national Central Appeals Committee (CAC) for review.

McGuinness has been recommended the two-month punishment by Ulster GAA’s competitions control committee for fielding an illegal player in last Wednesday’s McKenna Cup win over Armagh in Ballybofey.