Ballina Reinstated in 6th
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After an eventful week on and off the field, Ballina got a reprieve of sorts on Monday afternoon at Connacht Branch Head offices.
After suffering a demotion to eighth and last place in the league standings on Wednesday for what was termed as ‘failing to field as scheduled’ in their final round fixture with Connemara, the north Mayo club were reinstated in sixth spot on appeal.
The Competitions Committee had handed Ballina RFC a severe penalty for the outlined offence after the game at Heffernan Park had been called off 30 minutes before kick off in the original fixture.
As a result of tha…
After suffering a demotion to eighth and last place in the league standings on Wednesday for what was termed as ‘failing to field as scheduled’ in their final round fixture with Connemara, the north Mayo club were reinstated in sixth spot on appeal.
The Competitions Committee had handed Ballina RFC a severe penalty for the outlined offence after the game at Heffernan Park had been called off 30 minutes before kick off in the original fixture.
As a result of tha…
