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Thomas Howard was in charge of 1993 Derry-Cork All-Ireland final

Thomas Howard as referee

Thomas Howard as referee

A prominent former GAA referee has been sentenced to six years and nine months for indecently assaulting his niece from when she was three or four years old until she reached puberty.

Thomas Howard (79), of Old Kilcullen, Co Kildare, appeared before Judge Sineád McMullen at Portlaoise Circuit Court today.