{
  "id": 9196195,
  "title": "Loughgiel and St John's hit with bans after brawl",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/loughgiel-and-st-johns-hit-with-bans-after-brawl",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T20:52:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/loughgiel-st-johns-learn-fate-185526428.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Antrim's competitions control committee has initiated two investigations into a brawl that occurred during and off the field of a Senior Hurling Championship match between Loughgiel and St John's on September 12. The Group One game took place at Fr Healy Park, where Loughgiel emerged victorious with a score of 0-30 to 3-14, securing the top spot and a direct passage to the semi-finals. The incident was captured on live streaming footage, which has played a crucial role in the swift investigation. St John's were cited for involving four players and one official in the altercation, with defender Ryan McNulty facing a one-game ban. Conversely, Loughgiel incurred bans for three players, including Dan McCloskey, who also received a one-game suspension. All individuals involved have a 48-hour window to appeal the decisions. St John's are set to face Glenariffe in the quarter-final match at Ballymena on Saturday at 16:00 BST. Loughgiel, on the other hand, awaits their semi-final opponents on October 10 or 11, which could be either Cushendall or Ballycastle, contingent on their clash in Dunloy on Sunday at 16:00. Simultaneously, another investigation into the disturbances in the stands is reportedly in its advanced stages and is expected to conclude promptly, according to a source. The potential penalties for the violations remain substantial, but no conclusive club sanctions have been announced at this juncture.",
  "summary": "Loughgiel and St John's have been hit with bans following the on-field brawl after the 12 September Senior Hurling Championship clash between the clubs.",
  "key_points": [
    "Antrim's committee investigates Loughgiel-St John's brawl",
    "St John's defender Ryan McNulty banned for one game",
    "Loughgiel bans three players, including Dan McCloskey"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}