CHC press release

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Hearing 1 of 1: Gearóid Ó Braonáin | Gerard Brennan

Defending Party: Gearóid Ó Braonáin| Áth Cliath

Competition: Allianz Football League Roinn 1

Fixture: Gaillimh vs Áth Cliath

Venue: Pearse Stadium

Data: 22ú Márta 2026

An Lár Choiste Cheannais na gComortaisí took Disciplinary Action against Gearóid Ó Braonáin, alleging a breach of Riail 7.2 (c), Category IVa, T.O. 2025, that is, “Any type of physical interference with a team official”.

Gearóid Ó Braonáin requested a Hearing, which took place on 2ú Aibreáin 2026. An Lár Choiste Éisteachta (Central Hearings Committee) found the Infraction proven, and imposed the following penalty -

Twelve weeks Suspension in all Codes and at all Levels

AND

A Two-Match Suspension in the same Code and at the same Level, applicable to the next games in the same Competition, which, depending on schedule, may occur within the twelve weeks or outside that period in the current or the following year’s competition.

Gearóid Ó Braonáin has the option of appealing against the decision of An Lár Choiste Éisteachta to An Lár Choiste Achomhairc.

Disciplinary Process Explained

Charge


Disciplinary Action is commenced by the Central Competitions Control Committee
The Central Competitions Control Committee prepares a charge and notifies the Defending Party of the alleged infraction. (It also offers him the option of accepting a proposed penalty, without a Hearing).


Hearing (Hearings Committee)


The Defending Party can request a Hearing rather than accept the charge (and the proposed penalty).
The Hearings Committee (decision makers) decide whether the alleged infraction is proven. If it is proven, they impose a penalty.


Appeal (Appeals Committee)


If the Defending Party is not willing to accept the decision of the Hearings Committee and any penalty imposed, then he can appeal to the Appeals Committee.
The Appeal is heard by the Appeals Committee. The Appeal can only be successful where there has been a clear infringement or misapplication of Rule by the Hearings Committee or the Appellants right to a fair hearing has otherwise been compromised to such extent that a clear injustice has occurred. All avenues of appeal are now exhausted.


Arbitration (Disputes Resolution Authority)


If the Defending Party is still not willing to accept the imposed penalty, a request for Arbitration may be lodged with the DRA (Disputes Resolution Authority), an external Independent Body whose decisions are legally binding.