An interesting story in todays Independent! How could the county board lift what in my opinion seemed a pretty lenient punishment???
AZOffaly, do you know more about this story?
Offaly referees opt to strike
Friday February 29 2008
IN the latest 'strike' controversy to hit the GAA, Offaly referees have voted to withdraw their services this weekend.
A referees' meeting on Wednesday night resulted in a decision being taken to drop whistles for county football league matches this weekend.
This follows a recent controversy after a referee -- Mick Mahon of Shannonbridge -- was struck while taking charge of an U-21 hurling championship match in the county.
The team at the centre of the controversy, St Mary's, were banned from the U-21 championship for two years and were also fined.
However, the referees saw red when a decision was taken to lift the ban.
AZOffaly, do you know more about this story?
Offaly referees opt to strike
Friday February 29 2008
IN the latest 'strike' controversy to hit the GAA, Offaly referees have voted to withdraw their services this weekend.
A referees' meeting on Wednesday night resulted in a decision being taken to drop whistles for county football league matches this weekend.
This follows a recent controversy after a referee -- Mick Mahon of Shannonbridge -- was struck while taking charge of an U-21 hurling championship match in the county.
The team at the centre of the controversy, St Mary's, were banned from the U-21 championship for two years and were also fined.
However, the referees saw red when a decision was taken to lift the ban.