Derrytresk have been cleared to take part in Sunday's All-Ireland Club JFC final at Croke Park but should they triumph the Tyrone club will not be eligible to defend their title after being banned from all provincial and All-Ireland competitions for five years.
The GAA’s Central Hearings Committee also imposed bans on four of the Derrytresk players – a further three chose not to contest their proposed suspensions – with only Joseph McKee absolved of blame following the mass brawl that that marred their semi-final against Dromid Pearses last month.
The range of sanctions imposed by the CHC restricts access to the sideline to the Derrytresk manager with the selectors to remain in the stands while independent water carriers will be supplied by the CCCC.
Kevin Campbell, Sean Slater, Michael Robinson – all starting players - and substitute Brian Gavin all had their proposed suspensions of two months reduced to four weeks but will still miss the final. The club fine of €5000 was also cut in half to €2,500.
Should the club choose not to accept the sanctions they can take their case to the Central Appeals Committee, with the Disputes Resolution Authority also an option if they wish to pursue the matter further.
