Tinryland consider appeal over hotly disputed score
A 15th minute shot by Tinryland's Niall Lowry could form the basis of an appeal by the club
The Carlow senior football championship could be thrown into disarray if Tinryland appeal the result of this group 2 round 3 game at Netwatch Cullen Park.
At half-time many observers had Tinryland leading by four points, 0-11 to 0-7, but it was then established that referee, Marion Hayden, only had the Wexford Road side ahead by three points (0-10 to 0-7).
On count-back it was estimated that Niall Lowry’s 15th minute point had been waved wide by the umpire when, for many observers, it looked as if the ball had gone over the bar.
Tinryland needed to win to advance to the second round and avoid the relegation play-off so when the game finished level, they were out of the championship. They now have now to decide what course of action they are going to take. Officials in the club are going to look at a video recording and decide what is the best way to go.
“If it is clear and obvious well then we cannot sit back. There is too much at stake,” said Tinryland chairman, Bernard Mullen.
“As of this minute I have no idea what is what. We are only dealing with humans but if it is clear and obvious then we have to decide.”
At one stage in the opening half, Tinryland led by five points with Diarmuid Walshe notching a two pointer. They were the better side but Cian Doyle was Bagenalstown Gael’s leading forward also landing a two-pointer on 22 minutes.
The second half was tense and Jamie Clarke’s red card ominous for Bagenalstown. They rallied well and when Danny Doyle scored a goal late in the game, the 14 men were two in front. Points from James McGrath and Jonah Dunne for Tinryland drew them level but with the referee only playing one minute of extra time, the die was cast.
Now all eyes turn on Tinryland as they ponder on what they are going to do or what they are not going to do next.
C Doyle 0-5 (1-2p,f), D Doyle 1-0, P McDonnell 0-3 (2fs), R Kane 0-2 (1f), O Dillon 0-1.
D Walshe 0-6 (1-2p 1f), P Regan 0-2, J Murphy, J Dunne, D Moran, C O’Brien, J McGrath (f), N Lowry 0-1 each.
Ciaran Cunningham; Thomas McDonnell, Jason Wall, Sean Wall; Niall Bolger, Jack McCullagh, Mark McDonald; Patrick McDonnell, Shane Clarke; Danny Doyle, Jamie Clarke, Darragh Nolan; Cian Doyle, Robbie Kane, Oisin Dillon. Subs: Andrew Casey for McDonnell (57).
Chris Townsend; Ross Moran, John Murphy, Michael Hosey; Jonah Dunne, Paddy Regan, Maurice Lawler; Conor Ryan, Mark Mullen; Diarmaid Walshe, Peter Hennessy, Niall Lowry; Cathal O’Toole, Danny Moran, Oisin Dillon. Subs: James McGrath for O’Toole (48).
Marion Hayden (Éire Óg).
