GAA imposes €7,500 fines on Armagh and Donegal county boards over post-Ulster final brawl

The GAA’s Central Hearings Committee (CHC) has imposed fines of €7,500 on both the Armagh and Donegal county boards in respect of the post-match brawl between players immediately after this year’s Ulster football final.

The counties had requested a hearing after initial findings by the Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) had alleged, under Rule 7.2 (d) (3), “Disruptive conduct by players (not causing the premature termination of a game)” and proposed punishments for the disorder. The CHC hearing took place on Friday.

The CHC found the infractions had been proven, and imposed the fines. The counties now have three days to decide whether they want to take the matter to the Central Appeals Committee.

Video evidence was not adduced, as it originated on social media and not an official broadcaster.

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