Tributes are being paid following the passing of a prominent GAA referee in Tipperary.
Noel Cosgrave of Marlfield passed away on Wednesday.
The South Tipp man refereed a number of county finals, including the 2008 county senior hurling final between Toomevara and Thurles Sarsfields.
Noel continued as a referee in Tipperary and officiated an U13 football game on Tuesday evening.
He has been described by his peers as being ‘a true gentleman’ who made a huge contribution to Tipperary GAA.
