Refereeing controversies and other talking points after the weekend's hurling semi-finals

While we had two dramatic All-Ireland semi-finals that went down to the wire, unfortunately, the standard of refereeing will come under scrutiny.

Refereeing controversies and other talking points after the weekend's hurling semi-finals
Mon, 29 Jul, 2019 - 11:49
Joel Slattery

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<p>Referee Brendan Cawley admitted there were two decisions from this year's All-Ireland football which in hindsight he believes were harsh. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile</p>

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