McEnaney vows to crack down on high fouls

Inter-county hurlers have been warned referees won’t tolerate dangerous play around an opponent’s head or interference with their helmet from next year.

National referees’ committee chairman Pat McEnaney said his officials have been instructed to issue red cards to any player who commits such fouls.

“Hurling is a fantastic game. Before May [when he was appointed], my knowledge of hurling would have been limited but I’ve learned a lot since then and our players have to be protected.