Referee Beginner Course Cork … [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...]
Urgent Help Needed
Anna is a happy, determined and vivacious 7-year-old little girl who received a diagnosis of spastic diplegic cerebral palsy only last year at 6 years of age. Anna's Dad, Roy is a Member of the Cork Branch ISRS Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term that refers to a group of disorders affecting a person’s ability to move. This condition affects body movement, muscle control, … [Read more...]
An Evening with Joe Brolly
JProductions Presents: (In Association with Glanmire Ladies Basketball Cub and Irish Hospice chosen by Joe Brolly) AN EVENING WITH JOE BROLLY IN CORK: Thursday March 29th; Clayton Hotel Silver Springs' Conference Center Ticket Info Shortly Joe Brolly is an Irish barrister, Gaelic football analyst and former player from Dungiven, County Derry, Northern … [Read more...]
Abuse of power: football’s culturally accepted contempt for its own referees
Abuse of power: football’s culturally accepted contempt for its own referees https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/dec/09/football-referees-verbal-abuse Pathetic. Cheat. Joke. These are some of the more “PG” things I’ve been called over the past month while refereeing football. I give up my Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings along with hordes of other qualified … [Read more...]
Last Man Standing
We are again rolling out our last man standing competition this year. The competition will start on the weekend of the 24th of February. It's open to everybody not just referees so get your friends and family involved. €10 per person and Keith Callanan is the point of contact again. 0871793394 Thanks for your continued support. … [Read more...]
Ban The ‘R’ Word
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...]
