DUBLIN have failed in their bid to have captain Chris Crummey available for their All-Ireland SHC semi-final against Cork.
The Lucan Sarsfields half-back was red-carded for a 15th- minute challenge on the Treaty’s Gearóid Hegarty in last weekend’s shock win over Limerick.
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.
