A referee is suing two GAA clubs after he was allegedly assaulted at the end of a club final in Louth earlier this year.

In an action which could have serious repercussions for the GAA, referee Joey Moynagh is seeking damages, claiming he was not given enough protection during the Sheelan Cup final between O'Raghallaigh's and Glyde Rangers.

The official, who sent off two Glyde Rangers players in the closing stages of the game, was allegedly attacked by angry Glyde supporters after the final whistle and the gardai had to be called.

A solicitor's letter was sent to Collon-based Mattock Rangers, where the final was played, claiming the club did not provide enough security to adequately protect him. A letter was also sent to Glyde Rangers.

Mattock chairman Terry Donegan confirmed the club had received the correspondence.

"We have received a letter from solicitors representing the referee. After speaking with our own solicitors, that's all I am prepared to say," he told the Irish Examiner.

Glyde Rangers chairman Brendan Woods said: "I am aware that Mattock received a letter and I can tell you we have also received correspondence in relation to the incident. There's nothing I can add to that at the moment." Tweet

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