Wexford made moves to prevent Johnny Ryan officiating

The Wexford County Board officially queried the appointment of Johnny Ryan to referee last Saturday’s All-Ireland SHC qualifier with Offaly.

The Irish Examiner understands Wexford wrote to Croke Park last week highlighting Tipperary native Ryan was a Boherlahan- Dualla club-mate of Offaly coach and selector Conor Gleeson.

They also brought to Croke Park’s attention information one of Ryan’s regular umpires was a close friend of Gleeson’s.