The Naomh Colmcille club in Newtowncunningham, Donegal, which had been threatened with suspension for holding an unauthorised fundraising event at its grounds, has successfully appealed against a two-month suspension.
Naomh Colmcille had appealed against the recommendation by the county board that it be fined €500 and suspended for eight weeks for holding a soccer tournament in February, which was one of a number of events organised locally in support of Paul Dillon, a former coach at the club who has been diagnosed with motor neuron disease.
The club's appeal was heard on Tuesday night and this evening the Hearings Committee of Donegal GAA County Board issued its finding to the club.
It is understood that the committee has ruled that the club broke two rules in relation to the event and that it imposed the same penalty for each breach - a €250 fine and "Loss of Home Venue for All Adult Games" for a period of 12 weeks, with effect from date of the hearing.
The two loss of home venue penalties are to run concurrently and the total fine of €500 is to be paid before the end of May.
Naomh Colmcille had been scheduled to play five home games during this period.
In a statement the club said it had received the findings of the Hearings Committee and notes the sanctions imposed on it.
"The committee of CLG Naomh Colmcille is considering same.
"The club would like to thank the Hearings Committee for the manner in which the hearing itself was conducted and notes the obligation of the County Executive to ensure that the rules of the Association are respected", the statement reads.
