'It's a special privilege': Limerick referee to take charge of World Cup qualifier

Referee Robert Hennessy during the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match between Sligo Rovers and Cork City last year. Hennessy will take charge of the World Cup qualifier between Belarus and Estonia at the weekend. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Airtricity League referee Rob Hennessy will referee the World Cup qualifier between Belarus and Estonia in Minsk on Saturday - becoming the first Irishman since 2017 to get such an appointment.

Limerick man Hennessy will be joined in the officiating team by Allan Lynch and Emmett Dynan, along with fourth official Paul McLaughlin for the Group E clash.