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RTE.ie reports that Cork plan to contest Eoin Downey’s red card decision.

On Saturday, during a hurling match between Cork and Kilkenny, Cork’s Eoin Downey was issued a red card after colliding with Kilkenny’s Adrian Mullen. Cork has since announced its intention to appeal the decision, claiming that Downey’s actions were accidental and not deserving of a red card. The incident has garnered significant attention from fans and experts alike and many are now left wondering if the appeal will be successful. In this article, we will take a closer look at the incident, the potential implications of the appeal, and what it could mean for the remainder of the hurling season.


Cork GAA county board have announced their intention to appeal the red card given to Eoin Downey during their recent championship match against Kilkenny. Downey was sent off during the game for an incident that occurred in the second half. Cork manager, Kieran Kingston, argued that the player had been hard done by, stating that he didn’t believe the incident warranted a red card. The same sentiment was expressed by Cork’s Conor Lehane, who described the decision as “totally unfair”. Cork GAA tweeted that they would be “protesting the severity of the sanction imposed”, and maintained that they would be providing as much support and assistance as possible to the player in question during the appeal process.

Meanwhile, Clare star David Fitzgerald is set to miss the opening game of the Munster Senior Hurling Championship against Tipperary, following a one-match suspension that was upheld by the GAA. Fitzgerald was reported for an incident during a recent challenge match against Waterford, and missed the subsequent hearing due to illness. Fitzgerald is considered one of Clare’s key players, and his absence will be a significant blow to the team as they prepare to face one of their main rivals in the championship. The Clare county board has not yet announced whether they will appeal the decision to suspend Fitzgerald, but the player is understood to be disappointed by the outcome.


As Cork prepares to appeal Eoin Downey’s controversial red card, the football world is buzzing with debates and discussions over the fairness of the call. While some believe that the referee’s decision was justified, others argue that he was too harsh and that the punishment doesn’t fit the crime. Whatever the outcome of the appeal, one thing is clear – the passion and intensity of Gaelic football will always ignite debates and controversies that will continue to intrigue and captivate sports fans for years to come.

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