CHC Press Release

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Hearing 1 of 2: | An Choiste Chontae Dhún na nGall

Defending Party: CLG Dún na nGall | Donegal GAA

Competition: Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship

Fixture: Ard Mhaca vs Dún na nGall

Venue: Clones

Data: 10ú Bealtaine 2025

An Lár Choiste Cheannais na gComortaisí took Disciplinary Action against An Choiste Chontae Dhún na nGall, alleging a breach of Riail 7.2 (d) (3), T.O. 2025, that is, “Disruptive Conduct by Players (not causing the Premature Termination of a Game)”.

An Choiste Chontae Dhún na nGall requested a Hearing, which took place on 26ú Meán Fómhair 2025. An Lár Choiste Éisteachta (Central Hearings Committee) found the Infraction proven, and imposed the following penalty -

Fine of €7,500.00

An Choiste Chontae Dhún na nGall has the option of appealing against the decision of An Lár Choiste Éisteachta to An Lár Choiste Achomhairc.

Hearing 2 of 2: | Ard Mhaca

Defending Party: CLG Ard Mhaca| Armagh GAA

Competition: Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship

Fixture: Ard Mhaca vs Dún na nGall

Venue: Clones

Data: 10ú Bealtaine 2025

An Lár Choiste Cheannais na gComortaisí took Disciplinary Action against An Choiste Chontae Ard Mhaca, alleging a breach of Riail 7.2 (d) (3), T.O. 2025, that is, “Disruptive Conduct by Players (not causing the Premature Termination of a Game)”.

An Choiste Chontae Ard Mhaca requested a Hearing, which took place on 26ú Meán Fómhair 2025. An Lár Choiste Éisteachta (Central Hearings Committee) found the Infraction proven, and imposed the following penalty -

Fine of €7,500.

An Choiste Chontae Ard Mhaca 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.