Ref exchange to apply in Derry v Bray Wanderers match

As part of the on-going referee exchange programme between the FAI, IFA and SFA, Belfast-based IFA referee Hugh Carvill will take charge of the Derry City v Bray Wanderers premier division fixture at the Brandywell on Sunday May 7.

Hugh was fourth official in the Glentoran v Derry City and Glentoran v Shelbourne Setanta Sports Cup fixtures at The Oval last month.

SFA official Stephen Finnie (Stirlingshire) will take charge of the first division fixture between Galway United and Monaghan United at Terryland Park on May 12.

Eircom League panel member Richie Winter took charge of the Scottish division three fixture between East Fife and Arbroath last Saturday while Tom Connolly refereed the Irish premier league meeting of Lisburn Distillery and Cliftonville earlier this month.