League of Ireland referees head off on international duty

Clockwise from right: Rob Harvey, Rob Hennessy (both Eddie Lennon images) and Paul McLaughlin (Peter Fitzpatrick)

Clockwise from right: Rob Harvey, Rob Hennessy (both Eddie Lennon images) and Paul McLaughlin (Peter Fitzpatrick) Credit: Extratime Photographers (ETPhotos)

A trio of Irish refereeing teams that are part of the FIFA officiating panel will be in charge of three senior men’s international friendlies this month.

In addition, Michelle O’Neill is on international duty as assistant referee for a UEFA Women's Champions League Quarter-Final.

Paul McLaughlin, Rob Hennessey and Rob Harvey will be the referee leading teams of Irish officials for the following men’s matches:

Gibraltar v Grenada (Wed 23 March)

Venue: Victoria Stadium, Gibraltar
Referee: Paul McLaughlin
Assistant Referee 1: Dermot Broughton
Assistant Referee 2: Christopher Campbell

Scotland v Poland (Thur 24 March)

Venue: Hampden Park, Glasgow
Referee: Robert Hennessy
Assistant Referee 1: Allen Lynch
Assistant Referee 2: Emmet Dynan
Fourth Official: Neil Doyle

Northern Ireland v Hungary (Tues 29 March)

Venue: The National Stadium at Windsor Park, Belfast
Referee: Robert Harvey
Assistant Referee 1: Dermot Broughton
Assistant Referee 2: Darragh Keegan
Fourth Official: Neil Doyle

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