'Hesitant' David Gough returns to refereeing, but only underage games

It remains to be seen if Gough will be available for inter-county activity which resumes next month

David Gough said one item of concern from the senior game he refereed was the lack of adherence to the mouthguard rule. Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Leading football referee David Gough has returned to match activity but only at underage level within his native Meath.

Last year's drawn All-Ireland final referee stated in May that he wouldn't officiate again until a vaccine had been found for Covid-19 and while social distancing remained in place.