Conor Garvey

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Conor Gravey is an Irish Gaelic footballer who played in the 2010 All-Ireland Final. He operates at full-back. [1]

Career

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

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References

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