Tipperary shortage highlights difficulties in refereeing recruitment

Refereeing recruitment in Munster GAA has hit critically low levels, with Tipperary the latest to experience shortage problems.

Following on from the Limerick County Board’s plea yesterday to clubs to encourage members to take up officiating, a young referees’ course in Tipperary scheduled for this week was postponed due to a poor uptake.

The Irish Examiner understands only five people had signed up for it compared to 39 who enrolled a couple of years ago.