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.

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.