Ulster Council chiefs will trawl through the contents of referee Noel Mooney's report before deciding whether or not to launch an investigation into the second half melee that overshadowed last Saturday's thrilling McKenna Cup final.

The Cavan match official sent off Tyrone's Cathal McCarron and Ronan McNamee on straight red and second yellow cards respectively, while Derry's Daniel McKinless was also ordered off on a second yellow and manager Damian Barton was banished to the stand following the flashpoint.

Ulster GAA President Martin McAviney told the Irish News: "I know it's a standard answer but if there's anything untoward it'll show up in the referee's report. Everything waits until whatever comes in from those games - it's a game that went to extra-time, so everybody was busy - players, management, officials.

"I haven't seen any footage to comment, but the referee and his officials were down at the incident in the corner and I'd be happy they dealt with whatever happened and if they report something we'll deal with it as well."

He added: "It was a good game played at championship pace. Right to the end we thought Derry had won it and then it went to extra-time and overall it was a mighty game."

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