Brian Gavin: Ref McNally will rue Louth free, Owens on ball in Ennis

James Owens continued his return to form with a good showing in Clare v Tipperary

Referee James Owens during the Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 3 match between Clare and Tipperary at Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg in Ennis, Clare. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

The football fiestas are coming thick and fast and the Football Review Committee are owed a lot of credit for it.

From a refereeing perspective, they have made the experiences more enjoyable and hands-on. Martin McNally is one of the referees who has adopted them well and he had a solid Leinster final except for one crucial incident.