Referee Christy Helebert has called on the GAA's top brass to investigate the incidents which occurred at the end of the controversial Galway SHC semi-final between Mullagh and Loughrea. The former Galway player is understood to be extremely angry and disappointed at the decision to reduce the bans for three Mullagh players - Conor Dervan, John Rafferty and Davy Glennon - from 48 weeks to just 12. It is understood that the letter he has sent to the National Referees Administration includes a medical report outlining the injuries he says he received at the end of the match. Also included in the report is a copy of correspondence between various parties since the controversial match on October 18, along with the detailed report he submitted to the Galway Hurling Board following the match. The move comes after Galway hurling referees came out in support of their colleague and while they have ruled out strike action, they have stated they would officiate at games 'under protest' for the remainder of the year. Sunday's delayed Galway SHC final between All-Ireland champions Portumna and Loughrea goes ahead at Pearse Stadium after Mullagh terminated their appeal after the bans on their players were reduced. Tweet

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