Dublin GAA discover outcome of Chris Crummey appeal after red card in win over Limerick put All-Ireland semi in doubt
The Lucan Sarsfields half-back was red-carded for a 15th- minute challenge on the Treaty's Gearóid Hegarty in
In an effort to clear Crummey to face the Rebels on Saturday week, his case was taken to the Central Hearings Committee.
But a one-match suspension is to be served after the CHC found that ref Liam Gordon made the correct call in dismissing the All-Star nominee, who was charged with striking with the elbow with minimal force.
Crummey can now consider bringing the matter to the Central Appeals Committee in a last-ditch attempt to be eligible to play a part in Dublin's quest to reach a first All-Ireland hurling final since 1951.
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Chris Crummey was sent off against Limerick
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