2017 suggestions for GAA: From Harte to HawkEye, Cats to kittens

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2017 suggestions for GAA: From Harte to HawkEye, Cats to kittens
Sat, 31 Dec, 2016 - 00:00
John fogarty
John Fogarty

A Kelly-Kilkenny reacquaintance

Ten championship games have passed since Barry Kelly last took charge of one involving Kilkenny, the 2014 All-Ireland final. The longer that gap grows the more it reflects poorly on the Westmeath referee, widely regarded as one of the best in the business.

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