David Coldrick is set to be confirmed to referee the All-Ireland football final between Dublin and Mayo on Saturday week, the fourth time he will take charge on the biggest day. There had been some anticipation that one of the emerging referees who had not taken charge of a previous final would be appointed but Coldrick will bring a wealth of experience. Coldrick has taken charge of a final involving Dublin before when they beat Kerry in the 2015 final. His appointment means a lengthy 13-year gap since his first All-Ireland final in 2007 when Kerry defeated Cork. Coldrick's fourth All-Ireland final puts him on a par with Pat McEnaney who also refereed four, both 1996 games between Meath and Mayo, the drawn 2000 final between Kerry and Galway and Kerry's 2004 win over Mayo.

Source: Irish Independent December 08, 2020 22:45 UTC