Tipperary and Offaly face fines and a warning after an investigation into an apparent hurling challenge game in recent weeks.
Following the conclusion of the investigation, the GAA’s Central Competitions Control Committee wrote to the county boards to account for reports online that the challenge had taken place.
The GAA’s Central Competitions Control Committee wrote to the counties to account for reports online that the challenge had taken place @KeysColm https://t.co/vGGWyHjDX3
— Independent Sport (@IndoSport) December 20, 2022
It is now understood that proposed fines of €250 have been issued to both counties.
As reported by the Independent, Tipperary County Board has accepted responsibility and has agreed to pay the fine.
Mayo had requests for pre-Christmas challenge games rejected, as the GAA has prohibited challenge matches until January 1
Challenge matches are considered competitive by the Association, and as part of the GAA/GPA contact-hours policy recently agreed upon, it was stipulated that a minimum of six weeks of pre-season training would take place before any competitive games would take place.
It has always been reported that numerous challenge matches have taken place despite the ban, with some counties donning club and third-level college jerseys to disguise their involvement.
It is expected that a full investigation will take place in 2023.
