Blow for Cork as Colm O'Callaghan red card upheld

The midfielder is set to miss Cork's All-Ireland SFC Round 2A game against Donegal

Cork midfielder Colm O'Callaghan was sent off during his side's All-Ireland SFC Round 1 game against Meath. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Cork have been dealt a setback ahead of the All-Ireland SFC Round 2A game with Donegal with confirmation that Colm O’Callaghan’s red card has been upheld.

It means the Éire Óg midfielder will now serve a one‑match suspension following his dismissal in the Round 1 win over Meath.

O'Callaghan brought his case to the GAA’s Central Hearings Committee on Thursday night.

He was sent off after 50 minutes at Páirc Uí Rinn for what referee Brendan Cawley deemed a striking offence on Ruairí Kinsella. The incident looked harsh in real time and even more so on replay.

Cork's case centred on the context of the challenge and O’Callaghan’s exemplary disciplinary record.

The outcome leaves Cork without one of their most influential performers against Donegal on Saturday week in Ballybofey.

The Rebels can now though appeal and then go to the DRA.