Kerry match assault referee says he will not quit

THE referee at the centre of a shameful assault at the end of a Kerry SHC semi-final on Sunday has vowed not to retire from refereeing.

Gearoid O’Regan, who today returned to his teaching post at Banagher CS in Offaly, received injuries to his face and hip when attacked by a player after the clash between Kilmoyley and Ballyduff.

Mr O’Regan has refused to discuss the specific incidents of the case as they are being dealt with by the Kerry County Board. But he confirmed yesterday that he would continue in his role as a match official.