Galvin's ban upheld by CHC

Paul Galvin's 24-week ban has been upheld by the Central Hearings Committee (CHC) after his confrontation with match referee …

Paul Galvin's 24-week ban has been upheld by the Central Hearings Committee (CHC) after his confrontation with match referee Paddy Russell during the county's Munster championship win over Clare.

The CHC imposed the suspension on the Kerry captain from June 15th and "relates to a category four offence and includes an eight week suspension for a category two offence which runs concurrently".

Galvin was contesting a recommendation from the Central Competitions Control Committee.

Should Galvin choose to take the matter further he will need to go in front the Central Appeals Committee.

Meanwhile the GAA confirmed today that the first teams out of the hat in Sunday's draw for the first round of the All-Ireland football qualifiers will play at home providing the grounds meets all safety requirements.

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