Gavin chosen to referee hurling final

Offaly's Brian Gavin has been chosen to referee his second All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final in three years, following the GAA's announcement of the match officials for next month's senior and minor deciders.

Gavin will be the man in the middle when Clare and Cork meet in the all-Munster contest at Croke Park on Sunday, September 8, while the All-Ireland MHC final between Galway and Waterford will be refereed by Cathal McAllister from Cork.