Down GAA criticise Kilcoo for 'baseless' contestation of county final referee appointment

Kilcoo unsuccessfully challenged Paul Faloon's presence in the game to the Disputes Resolution Authority. However, the Drumgath man stepped down and was to be replaced by Meath’s David Gough before Brian Higgins took charge.

BASELESS CONTESTATION: Referee Brian Higgins ultimately took charge of the Down senior county football final in Newry after Kilcoo's appeals. Pic Credit ©INPHO/Ben Brady

Down GAA have criticised Kilcoo for their “baseless” contestation of Paul Faloon’s appointment as referee for yesterday’s senior county football final in Newry.

Kilcoo unsuccessfully challenged his presence in the game to the Disputes Resolution Authority. However, the Drumgath man stepped down and was to be replaced by Meath’s David Gough before Brian Higgins took charge of the game in which Kilcoo were convincing winners over Burren.