Kerry hurling referee shortage causing 'unhealthy' reliance on one official

If either Causeway, Lixnaw, or Kilmoyley are playing Ballyduff, there are only two neutral referees in the county who can be called upon, and one of those works outside the county

In 2020, a total of 11 referees took charge of club hurling games in Kerry, with five of those from outside the county

The number of hurling referees in Kerry is "too small" and is leading to an “unhealthy” reliance on one particular referee, the county's referees committee secretary has said.

In 2020, a total of 11 referees took charge of club hurling games in Kerry, with five of those from outside the county (one from Dublin and four from Limerick).