ISRS Cork Branch Statement Regarding Abuse of Match Officials and Inappropriate Conduct at Matches Following a specially convened meeting of the Committee regarding an incredibly serious incident involving one of our members, we are pursuing all avenues open to us. We need to be very careful in what we say and do at this time as we will not compromise any case that may or may … [Read more...]

The FAI’s Referee Department have created an online Referee Beginner Course for those interested in taking their first steps in becoming a referee.   Previously, the courses took place in-person, but the Referee Department have created an online version to allow easy access to everyone from the comfort of their own homes. On-field practical sessions will return, … [Read more...]

Chris Sheehan and Paul Braganza on duty for their first League of Ireland appointment at Turners Cross yesterday, 24th April 2021. Pictured with referee Claire Purcell. Result - Cork City 0 DLR Waves 1. … [Read more...]

Now available: complete list of changes to the Laws of the Game 2021/22, recently approved at the 135th IFAB AGM   Click Here to View To give players, coaches and referees more time to become familiar with the Law changes, the date when they become effective is now 1 July, although competitions starting before this date have the flexibility to introduce the changes … [Read more...]

Module 2 – Final Zoom Meetings Dear Colleagues, We hope you are all well and keeping safe. Module 2 of the 2020/2021 Referee Education Programme has been taking place online over the last number of weeks. The participation levels and feedback on the module have been extremely  positive and thank you to all that attended and engaged.  For those of you that … [Read more...]

Dear Colleagues, We hope you are well and keeping safe.  Due to the ongoing Government restrictions the National Referees Committee have decided that the physical test element of the 2021 Grassroots Referee Seminar Programme  is cancelled. The Laws of the Game test and educational module will proceed online and further information on … [Read more...]

Just to let you know that seminars are cancelled for 2021 there will be module and LOTG test online. FAI referees department will inform all referees by email in the next few days. A decision on the registration fee will be made at our next FAI referees committee meeting.  Keep safe.  Kind regards,Willie  … [Read more...]

The Football Association of Ireland has today updated National Council, AGM members and affiliates on the current situation around football in a national lockdown and an outline proposal moving forward as Level 5 restrictions remain in place until March 5th at the earliest.   FAI update on latest COVID-19 guidelines | Football Association of Ireland   In a … [Read more...]

by Cork Sports News January 23, 2021 The late Gerry Hurley refereed games with a calmness and refreshing way that earned him complete respect by all in schoolboy football in Cork. He didn’t want any kids walking off a pitch disappointed and he left behind a wonderful legacy that will be forever remembered by those fortunate to be in his company. Cork Sports News … [Read more...]

Dear Referee, We hope you are well as we continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges presented to all of us. As you will be aware all football activity is suspended until January 31st when the situation will be reviewed. Please note the following: The current Government Level 5 Guidelines DO NOT ALLOW for any collective training for … [Read more...]