Officials announced for Challenge Cup showdown

The North East Football League have announced the match officials for the PM Blinds & Shutters Mens Challenge Cup final scheduled for Saturday 8th November at Sullivan & Lambe Park, home of Drogheda United.

The referee for the big game will be David Hughes while his assistants are Eamon Phillips and Gary Doyle. The fourth official is Simon Halpenny.

"All four officials are from the ISRS Louth branch an we would like to wish all four match officials the very best of luck in the final and a special thanks to Ivan Halpin from O'Neill's Sportswear for kitting out both teams and the match officials with new gear," commented NEFL Secretary Justin Burke.

"For anyone wishing to go to this match, It is €5 entry at the gate and it would be great to see as many clubs attend as it's our blue riband final," he added.

"Thanks to FAI Observer Ollie O'Connor for his selections to our final and for his assistance during the course of the year.

PM Blind & Shutters Mens Challenge Cup Final 2025

Trim Celtic v Johnstown FC

Saturday 8th November - Kick Off 2pm.

Referee - David Hughes

AR1 - Gary Doyle

AR2 - Eamon Phillips

4th Official - Simon Halpenny