All-Ireland referees receive awards during All-Star trip

THE traditional awards for the two All-Ireland final referees were given added status yesterday when John Bannon and Aodhan MacSuibhne were both honoured in San Diego, in the company of their respective wives.

Following a photocall early in the day, the formal presentations were made at a function later by association president Sean McCague and Vodafone's Director of Communications, Tara Delaney.

John Bannon, a prominent player with his Longford club, Legan Sarsfields, had charge of his second senior final when he officiated at the Armagh/Kerry decider.