CHC press release

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Hearing 1 of 2: Iain Mac Uidhir | Ian Maguire

Defending Party: Iain Mac Uidhir| Corcaigh

Competition: Allianz Football League Roinn 2

Fixture: Corcaigh vs An Mhí

Venue: Páirc Uí Rinn

Data: 22ú Feabhra 2026

An Lár Choiste Cheannais na gComortaisí took Disciplinary Action against Iain Mac Uidhir, alleging a breach of Riail 7.2 (b), Category IV, T.O. 2025, that is, “Striking with hand, with force”.

Iain Mac Uidhir requested a Hearing, which took place on 26ú Feabhra 2026. An Lár Choiste Éisteachta (Central Hearings Committee) found the Infraction not proven. However, under Riail 7.3 (ee) (i), the CHC determined that an infraction that is less serious than alleged in the Notice of Disciplinary Action be found proven, that of “Striking with hand, with minimal force”, a breach of Riail 7.2(b) Category III, T.O. 2025, and imposed the following penalty -

One Match Suspension, in the same Code and at the same Level, applicable to the next game in the combination of National League/Inter-County Senior Championship, even if that game occurs in the following year.

Iain Mac Uidhir has the option of appealing against the decision of An Lár Choiste Éisteachta to An Lár Choiste Achomhairc.

Hearing 2 of 2: Seosamh Ó Fionnagáin| Joseph Finnegan

Defending Party: Seosamh Ó Fionnagáin | Aontroim

Competition: Allianz Football League Roinn 4

Fixture: Liatroim vs Aontroim

Venue: Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada

Data: 22ú Feabhra 2026

An Lár Choiste Cheannais na gComortaisí took Disciplinary Action against Seosamh Ó Fionnagáin alleging a breach of Riail 7.2 (b), Category III, T.O. 2025, that is, “Behaving in any way which is dangerous to an opponent”.

Seosamh Ó Fionnagáin requested a Hearing, which took place on 26ú Feabhra 2026. An Lár Choiste Éisteachta (Central Hearings Committee) found the Infraction proven, and imposed the following penalty –

One Match Suspension, in the same Code and at the same Level, applicable to the next game in the combination of National League/Inter-County Senior Championship, even if that game occurs in the following year.

Seosamh Ó Fionnagáin 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.