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Lengthy bans handed out after alleged umpire assault

Members of Naomh Fionnbarra and Clanna Gael Fontenoy have been handed suspensions after an Under-18 hurling league game between the two sides was abandoned following the alleged assault of an umpire.

The two teams involved in a game that was abandoned in Dublin in early March, after the alleged assault on an umpire will be back in action again this weekend.

RTÉ Sport understands that two members of Naomh Fionnbarra have received 48-week bans from Dublin county board. Another member of the Cabra club had his 48-week suspension reduced to 12 weeks upon appeal.

Another individual has been barred from all GAA activity for a total of 96 weeks, while Naomh Fionnbarra were handed a a significant fine by officials in Parnell Park.

Ringsend-based club Clanna Gael Fontenoy were also sanctioned. One of their members received an eight-week ban, and a smaller fine was also imposed on Clanna Gael Fontenoy by the county board.

The league game on 5 March made national headlines when the referee abandoned the game in the second half after an alleged assault on an umpire. A man was treated for his injuries at the scene and Gardaí were called to the match venue, Sean Moore Park.

Naomh Fionnbarra are scheduled to play Lucan Sarsfields in their home ground, John Paul II park, this weekend.

Clanna Gael's next outing will be against Kilmacud Crokes.

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