GAA unlikely to punish Donegal and Meath for early parade departure

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There are no match regulations against counties not finishing the entire duration of the parade. Pic: Daire Brennan/Sportsfile

The GAA are not expected to take any action against Donegal and Meath breaking early from the parade before Sunday’s All-Ireland SFC final.

Although players are required to stand to attention for the entirety of Amhrán na bhFiann, there are no match regulations against counties not finishing the entire duration of the parade, which starts and end at the Hogan Stand.