Three Louth men in court in relation to Leinster SFC attack on ref

Three Co Louth men appeared in court today accused of attacking the referee at last year's controversial Leinster Senior Football final at Croke Park.

Three Louth men in court in relation to Leinster SFC attack on ref

Three Co Louth men appeared in court today accused of attacking the referee at last year's controversial Leinster Senior Football final at Croke Park.

Seconds after the final whistle, referee Martin Sludden was confronted by Louth fans after he allowed a goal to Meath in the closing seconds of the crucial match. The Co Tyrone-based referee later admitted that he was wrong to award the goal, which cost Louth the Leinster Championship.

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