Institute midfielder Ronan Doherty has been hit with an eight-week ban for a breach of Irish FA betting rules.
Doherty was found guilty of breaking IFA regulations covering gambling on matches.
The 23-year-old was charged with bringing the game into disrepute under Article 17 AOA after admitting he placed a bet on Institute's game against Ballymena United on Saturday February 9.
The IFA said: "The Committee took into account the early admission and remorse of the player along with the club’s conduct in immediately suspending Mr Doherty and decided to issue him with an eight week suspension.
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"This was backdated to 9 February, the last time the player played, meaning he is available week commencing Monday, 8 April 2019.
"The player was also directed to donate his 140 euro winnings to a charity of his choice, which Institute FC will oversee."
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