That's the view of The Irish Soccer Referees' Society after a game had to abandoned in County Wexford when a ref was allegedly assaulted.
It's alleged Michael Comiskey was wrestled to the ground and assaulted during the match between The Ballagh United and Gorey Celtic on Sunday morning.
This is at least the 18th attack on a referee since Daniel Sweeney was hospitalised after being attacked in Offaly last November.
Magic Wicklow Half Dozen Win Tailteann Team Of The Year Places After Summer Glory
From a thirteen-point hole at half-time in July, to having six platers named on the Team of the Year, to the Sam Maguire next summer.......... the Garden County is blooming !!!!!!!!
Blessington Woman Running Dublin Marathon For Kidney Charity
Alana McMahon is raising money for the Irish Kidney Association that has supported her family since her father was left in kidney failure.
Wicklow Crèche Worker Awaits Sentenced For Child Cruelty
Gardaí were alerted when a dislocated elbow was noticed by the child's father.
Bray Barrister Called to the Inner Bar
Neasa Bird SC was formally called to the Inner Bar at a ceremony in the Four Courts recently.
Garda Patrols To Increase in Greystones and Delgany Ahead of Hallowe'en
It follows concerns about anti-social behaviour in Dr. Ryan Park, Archers Wood and surrounding areas.
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The Wicklow Way with Nikki Hayes
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