Brian Gavin has been appointed to referee next month's All-Ireland SHC final.
The Clara, Co. Offaly native will take charge of the Kilkenny v Tipperary decider on September 4. He is one of hurling's most experienced match officials, having previously handled the 2011 and 2014 (replay) finals involving the Cats and Tipp. He was also the 'man in the middle' for the drawn 2013 final between Clare and Cork.
Gavin has already refereed the drawn Allianz League final between Clare and Waterford and the All-Ireland SHC quarter-final between Galway and Clare this year.
Meanwhile, Wicklow's John Keenan will handle the Tipperary v Limerick All-Ireland MHC final.
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- Clara Gaa Club (@Clara_gaa_club) August 22, 2016
GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final
Referee: Brian Gavin (Uíbh Fhailí)
Std By: Barry Kelly (An Iarmhí)
Linesman: Colm Lyons (Corcaigh)
Sideline Official: John Keane (Gaillimh)
Umpires
Michael Gavin, David Gavin, William Flynn (all Clara) and PJ Lawlor (Ferbane/Belmont).
Electric Ireland GAA Hurling All-Ireland Minor Championship Final
Referee: John Keenan (Cill Mhantáin)
Std By: Paud O'Dwyer (Ceatharlach)
Linesman: Colum Cunning (Aontroim)
Sideline Official: Gearoid McGrath (Loch Garman)
Umpires
Liam Keenan Snr, Tom Keenan (bother Aughrim), Eddie Leonard (St. Patrick's GAA Wicklow) and Tommy Redmond (Tinahely)
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