O’Neill: Ref jostling not on

Liam O’Neill said the GAA can’t afford a repeat of what happened to referee Joe McQuillan in Newbridge last Saturday night.

Despite a Garda escort, the Cavan official was jostled and heckled by supporters following Kildare’s third round qualifier defeat to Tyrone as he made his way to his changing room situated under the main stand.

The Association’s national safety workgroup had previously expressed reservations about the suitability of St Conleth’s Park for league and Championship games.