GAA referees will have to travel separately from umpires

GAA referees will have to travel alone to officiate club championship games unless their umpires are family members, it has been confirmed.
GAA referees will have to travel separately from umpires
Thu, 25 Jun, 2020 - 18:00
John Fogarty

Willie Barrett admitted the shortage of referees in counties is likely to be felt even more keenly with the intense championship schedules from next month. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile
Willie Barrett admitted the shortage of referees in counties is likely to be felt even more keenly with the intense championship schedules from next month. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

GAA referees will have to travel alone to officiate club championship games unless their umpires are family members, it has been confirmed.

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