Monaghan's Darren Hughes receives eight-week ban

Monaghan footballer Darren Hughes has received an eight-week ban following an incident during the Farney County's win over Fermanagh.

Hughes, who has been out of action thus far in the championship due to injury, was acting as a water-carrier during the first-round qualifier at Clones, and became embroiled in an incident approaching full-time.

The Scotstown club man was on the road to recovery from a broken ankle, and was thus acting as a team official rather than in a playing capacity during the Fermanagh tie.

On Thursday morning it was announced that the Central Hearings Committee upheld an eight-week ban, which will dent Monaghan's chances of negotiating the qualifiers.

Monaghan face Armagh in a crucial round two qualifier game on Saturday, as Malachy O'Rourke's charges look to keep their championship alive with the goal of returning to the Super 8s.

Sky Sports's live GAA coverage continues on June 29, with a crucial double header in the football qualifiers.

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