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However, he sought a transfer to Gaoth
Dobhair this season and it was granted by the Donegal CCC (Competitions Control Committee) last week as it met the requirement of residing in the catchment area for a three-month period. It's understood that Lynch had been living with a relative… It had been reported that Lynch's appeal would be heard by Ulster GAA, as he is an intercounty player. However, it is only if an intercounty player has been penalised for a Category 4 or 5 infraction that an appeal is heard outside the county.
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