Whelan accepts eight-week ban

Dublin midfielder Ciaran Whelan has decided to accept his eight-week suspension arising out of his sending-off in last Sunday's tempestuous Allianz NFL Division 2 clash with Meath.

Whelan's team-mates Paul Flynn, Ross McConnell and Eamonn Fennell have also decided to accept their suspensions.

However, Bernard Brogan, Paddy Andrews, Tomás Quinn and Diarmuid Connolly are all taking their cases to the Central Hearings Committee.

Meanwhile, the Meath County Board will meet tonight to discuss the €20,000 fine imposed on the Royal County, with eight Meath players also receiving suspensions.