ALL-IRELAND CHAMPIONS Dublin have received a welcome boost ahead of next weekend’s semi-final against Kerry with news that Eoghan O’Gara has been cleared to play.
The full-forward was sent off in the quarter-final against Donegal earlier this month, when he was adjudged to have struck Neil McGee, but the controversial red card has since been downgraded to a yellow following an appeal.
Eoghan O'Garas red card picked up v Donegal has been revoked. He is now eligible to play in the All Ireland SF v Kerry on Aug 28th#COYBIB
Dublin's Eoghan O'Gara cleared for semi-final clash against Kerry
ALL-IRELAND CHAMPIONS Dublin have received a welcome boost ahead of next weekend’s semi-final against Kerry with news that Eoghan O’Gara has been cleared to play.
The full-forward was sent off in the quarter-final against Donegal earlier this month, when he was adjudged to have struck Neil McGee, but the controversial red card has since been downgraded to a yellow following an appeal.
The Central Hearings Committee found O’Gara culpable only for ‘rough play’ rather than ‘striking with the hand’ which is deemed a yellow card offence.
The 30-year-old, who came on as a late substitute in the quarter-final, is now free to take on Éamonn Fitzmaurice’s side on Sunday 28 August.
The42 is on Snapchat! Tap the button below on your phone to add!
Mayo make single change for All-Ireland semi-final clash with Tipperary
Eoghan O’Donnell calls for Ger Cunningham to remain as Dublin boss
To embed this post, copy the code below on your site
Dublin Eoghan O'Gara GAA Rescinded