Frustrated inter-county refs demand more support and feedback from Croke Park

Officials in both codes want at least semi-monthly meetings with fellow colleagues.

Galway's Robert Finnerty is spoken to by referee David Gough during Sunday's Connacht SFC final. Pic: INPHO/Bryan Keane

Inter-county referees are pressing for more engagement with Croke Park officials during the season.

While Wednesday evening’s hurling meeting in Dublin following an eventful weekend for a couple of referees was generally considered to be productive, there has been frustration among the current national panel of match officials that not enough support is being given to them.