Football Association of Ireland Senior Challenge Cup Final Cork City v Dundalk FC Sunday 4th November 2018. Aviva Stadium, Dublin Referee: Neil Doyle Assistant Referee: Mark Gavin Assistant Referee: Declan Toland 4th Official: Robert Rogers Additional Assistant Referee: Robert Harvey Additional Assistant Referee: Damien MacGraith Reserve Assistant Referee: … [Read more...]
Last Man Standing
We will be rolling out the last man standing again this year starting on the weekend of November 10th 2018. The same rules apply as last year and the prize money for the winner will again be €300. This is an important fundraiser for the branch and I'll ask you all to get involved. Entry is only €10 and it's a bit of fun with a potential financial reward for the … [Read more...]
FAI Module 1
There was large attendance at the FAI Module 1 2018/19 in Blackpool Community Centre last night. The Module on Report Writing was presented by FAI Tutor Patrick Walsh. Main points to consider when writing a report What offence was committed (LOTG)? Where was the location of the incident……and you? When did it occur? Who was the offending/offended … [Read more...]
Liam Miller Tribute Match
Manchester United Legends VS Republic of Ireland & Celtic Legends. Tuesday 25th September 2018, in Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Officials - Graham Kelly, Eoin Harte, Trevor Cotter & Anthony Buttimer. … [Read more...]
Christmas Draw 2018
This year branch members will receive a free ISRSC crested Adidas Core 18 windbreaker once script is paid on time and 15 books of draw tickets are sold. … [Read more...]
English Premier League to trial VAR this season
The Premier League will trial VAR at 15 matches this season – starting after the international break, Sky Sports News understands. The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) aim to prove the system is fit for purpose before presenting its findings to Premier League shareholders next year, with the aim of fully introducing it from next season. The … [Read more...]
FAI Awards 2018
Cup Final at Turners Cross
New Laws of the Game
The new Laws of the Game are coming into force on Friday 1 June 2018, ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup™. A number of Law changes were approved at this year’s Annual General Meeting of the IFAB (3 March 2018) including the most important amendments regulating the use of Video Assistant Referees (VARs), as well as the VAR protocol. A summary of all changes can be … [Read more...]
Ban The “R” Word from Football Now!
Following correspondence from various Leagues and after meeting with them earlier in the Season, ALL Referees are reminded that ANY Player or Official using the words "Spastic" and/or "Retard" towards another (Teammate, Opponent, Spectator, Official or Referee) is to be dismissed immediately in accordance with Law 12... Part 2.... A player who uses offensive, insulting or … [Read more...]
