Conor Garvey Explained

Conor Gravey is an Irish Gaelic footballer who played in the 2010 All-Ireland Final. He operates at full-back. He currently plays as a centre forward for Mayobridge FC, scoring on his debut. [1]

Career

He was not allowed to play in the 2012 Ulster Senior Final because of a suspension. DB DB [2] He was thought to have put a stamp on to Karl O'Connell in the Ulster Semi Final game with Monaghan.[3] [4] [5] Down manager James McCartan Jnr confirmed it was not the stamp, but an instant of 'endangering an opposition player' that was noticed in video evidence.[6] Garevy had an ankle injury so he could only get one substitute appearance in the 2013 League. He then worked as a mechanic after an injury that left him missing all of the 2013 All Ireland Championship.[7] His club is Mayobridge.

Notes and References

  1. News: Down's Conor Garvey looking forward to Championship following NFL defeat. Newry Times. Declan. McAteer. 19 April 2012.
  2. News: Garvey ruled out of Ulster final. Hogan Stand. 12 July 2012.
  3. News: Garvey's Ulster final ban upheld by CHC. The42.ie. Niall. Kelly. 6 July 2012.
  4. News: DRA an option for Garvey. Hogan Stand. 10 July 2012.
  5. News: Garvey expected to appeal ban. The Irish Times. 7 July 2012.
  6. News: Down fight Garvey ban: Down will appeal against what James McCartan feels is an unjust suspension for Conor Garvey. Irish Examiner. Orla. Bannon. 7 July 2012.
  7. News: Conor Garvey could miss Down campaign because of eye injury. BBC. 8 May 2013.