Mayo GAA make appeal decision on Championship quarter-final controversy

Kiltane and Davitts were due to lock horns in the Intermediate semi-final; however, an Islandeady appeal has cast doubt on that situation

Mayo GAA have reached a decision in the wake of Islandeady’s objection to the result of their Intermediate Championship meeting with Kiltane.

Last weekend saw Kiltane overcome the challenge of Islandeady in the last-eight tie that was played in Bangor.

However, there was controversy, and now there is a further development.

The game, which went to extra time, saw confusion in North Mayo as Kiltane received two red cards in normal time after Mikey Sweeney and Mikie Conroy both received two yellow cards.

When extra time was due to take place, according to the rulebook, Kiltane were due to play the two ten-minute periods of extra time with 13 players. However, that wasn't the case.

The Erris men played through extra time with 15 players, although members of the Islandeady contingent voiced complaints.

Now, The Mayo News understands that a replay will take place this Sunday at 3 pm, with the game set to be played in Parke.

Davitts were due to play the winners this Sunday, but that will be deferred as the final spot in the semi-final is still up for grabs. The original fixture between Kiltane and Islandeady was due to take place on September 19 but was postponed due to the death of Islandeady stalwart Tommie Francis Gibbons.

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