New selection criteria for prospective umpires

Mandatory eye examinations and fitness tests are on the way for all inter-county umpires.

Inter-county referees were informed at a recent meeting in Croke Park that their umpires will be required to fulfil certain criteria if they are to continue assisting them at games.

A mandatory eye test could be on the cards for this year while there is the possibility of introducing an age limit of 55 from next season.