All-Ireland final referee Colm Lyons grateful to those who have helped him along
Colm Lyons has been selected to referee the upcoming All-Ireland hurling final between Limerick and Galway. Lyons expressed gratitude for the support of his team of umpires and the wider hurling community.
Why it matters
The All-Ireland hurling final is a major cultural event in Ireland, and the selection of the referee is a significant honor in the sport.
Referee Colm Lyons with his umpires Jim McEvoy, Ciarán Hanley, Philip Mackey and Finian Mullane ahead of next Sunday's All-Ireland hurling final. Picture: Larry Cummins
Denis Hurley As soon as a team wins a major trophy, the challenge will be laid down for them to ‘go again’ in order to underline their quality.
For referees, there is a same hunger, but one with major difference: performances alone cannot guarantee them a place on the pitch on All-Ireland final day.
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