In a dramatic twist to the farcical coin toss saga that has plunged the All-Ireland senior camogie championship into turmoil, Dublin and Clare have withdrawn their names from today's planned drawing of lots.

After the Camogie Association ruled that objections by the counties involved to the decision to toss a coin to determine who should secure a quarter-final spot couldn't be heard, the two counties had been due to find out their fate via YouTube this morning.

The latest development means that, as things stand, Wexford will receive a bye into the last four but there are reports today that other counties may follow the example of Dublin and Clare in a show of solidarity.

A statement issued by Dublin last night reads: "The Executive of the Dublin County Board held a meeting on Tuesday 28 July and took the decision to withdraw it's name from the drawing of lots (Coin Toss) to decide which team Dublin/Clare should progress to the quarter final stages of this years Senior All-Ireland Championship."

Clare released the following statement this morning: 'The Camogie Association has demonstrated their utter contempt and disdain for every player and member of the Association. How can a governing sporting body justify by any logic the Drawing of Lots (coin toss) to determine progression in Championship?

'Clare Camogie have withdrawn from the drawing of lots. A decision that was not taken lightly and may have serious repercussions for the future of these players.

'Clare Camogie demands more respect for its players and administrators than what is being levelled at them by the Camogie Association officials.

'Fixtures and Structures are devised by Committee, ratified and implemented by Ard Chomhairle - Counties do not vote on these. There is no avenue to question this decision making as Ard Chomhairle hold the final say on all matters.

'The decision by Ard Chomhairle not to adjudicate on the merit of Appeals lodged, shows the contempt with which the lower units of the Association are held.

'The upset and mental anguish that has been forced upon players by the Association, will have deep and long lasting repercussions. Players are inconsolable and feel betrayed.

'For an Association to deprive a team the opportunity to advance on merit is incomprehensible and indefensible. How can our most valuable asset, our players, be degraded and mis-treated.'

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