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28th April 2023
12:53pm BST

In a statement released by the county board, Kilkenny GAA have said that they support their referees, and are against any abuse directed towards them.
"Kilkenny Co Board has been informed that its referees are withdrawing their services this weekend (Friday to Monday inclusive) to highlight incidents of abuse directed at match officials in recent times. "Kilkenny GAA does not condone any abusive behaviour and fully supports the GAA ethos of respecting our match officials. Our match officials are integral to the provision of games and all members of the GAA family, players, mentors, and supporters must acknowledge and respect this going forward.
"Kilkenny GAA will not be issuing any further comment at this time."
The Leinster county are not the only organisation who have boycotted games to raise awareness against abuse towards referees.
Wexford recently held a similar protest, and it looks like games in the future will continue to be postponed if the abuse does not stop.
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