No rogue specimens found as sliotars pass forensic test

CLOSE examination began early in Croke Park yesterday. Latecomers to the stadium missed minor referee Jason O’Mahony paying forensic attention to the towel brought in for Cork minor captain Patrick Horgan after 10 minutes of the Leesiders’ clash with Galway.

No rogue specimens were found, and the ball was put over the bar.

Contrary to some suggestions, the referee for the senior game, Brian Gavin, didn’t emerge with a bagful of sliotars slung over his shoulder like Santa Claus.