Latest: Calls for sanctions to be reviewed following assault of referee in Offaly

Referee Daniel Sweeney was attacked after the senior match between Horseleap United and Mullingar Town on Sunday.

Update 1.45pm: The President of the Irish Soccer Referees’ Society is calling on the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) to review the guidelines for sanctions against those who assault referees following yesterday’s incident in Horseleap.

Paul O’Brien also wants the FAI to kick off a respect and education campaign for the proper behaviour at games.