'Match officials ensure our games take place, and without them, there would be no games' - GAA to hold 'Respect the Referee' weekend

The GAA are organising a “Respect the Referee” weekend across October 22 and 23. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

The GAA are organising a “Respect the Referee” weekend across October 22 and 23.

In the wake of referees being subjected to physical abuse in recent weeks, counties who organise senior finals on the days are being encouraged to celebrate match officials. The GAA are also recommending referees in the counties be invited to the games.