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Referee allegedly kicked during game treated in hospital for suspected broken ribs

Referee allegedly kicked during game treated in hospital for suspected broken ribs — The incident happened on April 6 at 9.40pm during a match between Bay FC of Dundalk and Sporting BJD FC of Ballyjamesduff.

Wed, 12 Apr, 2023 - 18:58

Alison O'Reilly

A referee who was allegedly kicked while officiating a football match in Louth last week was treated in hospital for suspected broken ribs, the Irish Examiner has learned.

The incident happened on April 6 at 9.40pm during a match between Bay FC of Dundalk and Sporting BJD FC of Ballyjamesduff in Division One of the North East Football League (NEFL) in Muirhevnamor, Dundalk.

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Crime Place: Louth Person: Jonathan Hill Organisation: Football Association of Ireland

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