Ladies football referee quits after abuse sparked by 're***d' comment

A Westmeath-based garda has vowed to abandon his refereeing career following foul and abusive comments he received at a club game.

Ladies football referee quits after abuse sparked by 're***d' comment
Wed, 17 Jun, 2015 - 16:32

By Kevin Murphy

A Westmeath-based garda has vowed to abandon his refereeing career following foul and abusive comments he received at a club game.

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