Good afternoon Members It is with great regret that I write to you today as President of the Football Association of Ireland to inform you of the passing of our former President and Honorary Life Vice-President Tony Fitzgerald. A true football man from the day he was born to the day of his death on Sunday in his beloved Cork, Tony was a friend throughout his long life … [Read more...]
AUL Referee of the Year
Jim Hennessey AUL Referee of the Year receiving his presentation from AUL Secretary Brid Cantillan with Luke Connolly of Heineken Ireland at the AUL Awards night in the Kiln on Friday 18th August 2023. … [Read more...]
Business league fortunate to have some great referees
In the league’s first decade names such as Sam Allen, Joe Bray, Sylvester Croeger and Sam Spillane would have watched over proceedings and the formation in 1960 allowed for the branch to develop into the vibrant group it has become today. In the 70-year history of the Cork Business League the relationship with the Cork Branch of ISRS has always been one of mutual respect … [Read more...]
Referee Week 2023
This year we will launch a new pilot initiative countrywide which will see the week of July 24th – 30th 2023 inclusive used to facilitate the running of referee beginner courses across every region. These courses are free and sign up is through the following link – www.becomearef.ie (please note to register for a course applicants must create a FAIConnect account). … [Read more...]
MSL Referee of the Year
Shane O'Flynn MSL with Dan Deady Referee of the Year, Ann Tully (wife of the late Tom Tully) and Luke Connolly of Heineken Ireland. … [Read more...]
CBL Referee of the Year
The CBL are delighted to have had Denis Cronin on our panel of referees this season. His experience, knowledge, remarkable accuracy and consistent high levels of decision making has led him to be one of the top referees in Cork. Not only that, it is with utmost honour and admiration that we can say he was elected as the new Chairperson of the Cork Branch of the Irish Soccer … [Read more...]
Schoolboys Awards
Fionn McCarthy Referee of the Year with Willie Long President of Irish Soccer Referees' Society and Denis Morley Hall of Fame Award at the Schoolboys League Awards, May 2023. … [Read more...]
Brian O’Regan Referee of the Month Award
Congratulations to Sean Doyle, winner of the Brian O'Regan Referee of the Month Award for April 2023 in association with Cork Sports News. Sean is pictured here with Damien O'Mahony and Anthony McDermot. … [Read more...]
Football Pathways Consultation
As part of the FAI’s four year strategy from 2022-2025, Nurturing Football Pathways for All is one of our key strategic pillars and to this end we are embarking on a consultation process in May and June with the goal of developing a new strategy for the technical development of football in Ireland that will enhance pathways for all players to achieve their full potential. In … [Read more...]
Brian O’Regan Referee of the Month Award
Well done to Alan Martin the winner of the Brian O'Regan Referee of the Month Award for March 2023 in association with Cork Sports News. Alan Martin receiving the Brian O'Regan Referee of the month award for March 2023 from Chairman Edwin McNally after our recent branch meeting. … [Read more...]
