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Dublin and Armagh fined for challenge match melee

Dublin's Davey Byrne sustained severe facial injuries before a challenge match against Armagh got underway in July
Dublin's Davey Byrne sustained severe facial injuries before a challenge match against Armagh got underway in July Dublin's Davey Byrne sustained severe facial injuries before a challenge match against Armagh got underway in July

THE GAA has confirmed that Dublin and Armagh were fined €6,500 each as a result of a fracas prior to a challenge match between the two sides in July.

The match hit the headlines for a melee involving Davey Byrne before throw-in, which left the Ballymun Kickhams man with severe facial injuries.

Byrne has served a one-match ban for his involvement in the row, and Armagh and Dublin were also cited for disruptive conduct.

The Armagh and Dublin county boards chose not to accept their proposed penalty and the GAA has confirmed that the Central Hearings Committee upheld the infraction last Thursday.

A proposed penalty on Jamie Clarke was also struck down by the committee. Disciplinary action had been launched against the Crossmaglen man for an incident in the All-Ireland qualifier between Armagh and Galway on July 12.