Gavin to referee All-Ireland SHC final

Offaly's Brian Gavin will referee his first All-Ireland SHC final when Kilkenny and reigning champions Tipperary meet at Croke Park on Sunday, September 4.

Gavin, who is no stranger to big occasions, refereed the All-Ireland Minor final in 2004, the All-Ireland Under-21 final in 2006 and has also been in charge of three All-Ireland semi-finals and two Munster finals.