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The 2020-2025 FAI Referee Strategic Plan was officially launched in FAI Headquarters on Wednesday afternoon, 27th Nov 2019. Officially launched at FAI General Manager Noel Mooney and the Chair of the National Referee Committee Gerard Perry, the plan hopes to see an increase in referees working around Ireland in the coming years. The Strategic Plan will also introduce … [Read more...]

It’s with a very heavy heart and great sadness that we need to inform all that our friends and colleagues that Mr Keith Spoonley recently passed away. Keith was an outstanding member of the Cork Branch and will be a great loss to all of us. Our sincere condolences go out to Keith’s family at this sad time.May he rest in peace. Spoonley (Cork and Wales) on November 24th … [Read more...]

At the society meeting on Monday 4th November 2019, Vice-Chairperson Denis Cronin made a presentation to member Graham Kelly after his recent appointment to the FAI Cup Final. … [Read more...]

We will be rolling out the LMS again on the weekend of the 8th of November 2019. €10 entry again with €300 for the winner. It's a good money earner for the branch so please do your best to support it, you may also enter friends family or anybody you like. Let me know by text or what's app on 0871793894 if you'd like to be included and I'll set up a new what's app group and add … [Read more...]

The FAI Referees Department are pleased to confirm the date & venue for a Referees Beginner Course which will take place in Cork in October and November 2019. Refereeing is a challenging and very rewarding past time. Whether your ambition is to referee at the World Cup finals or officiate in your local league this course is the 1st step towards reaching that goal and is an … [Read more...]

Ireland U17 v Local U17 match in Turner's Cross, on Tuesday 8th October 2019. Referee Johnathan Hennessy, Assistant Referees Christopher Braganza and Lucas Keating. … [Read more...]

Liverpool Legends Select XI v Local Legends XI charity match in aid of Friends of Cobh Hospital, St Coleman's Park, on Saturday 24th August 2019. … [Read more...]

The IFAB has received much positive feedback on the impact of the changes to the Laws 2019/20 which have helped speed up the restart of play, reduce conflict and increase fairness. Understandably, there have been some requests to clarify certain aspects of the changes because of some apparent wrong understanding and application of the Laws. The Board of Directors of The IFAB … [Read more...]

Tramore Athletic v Mayfield United in Tramore Park on Sunday 18th August 2019. Chris Sheehan with the captains on his first game on the Senior league panel.  … [Read more...]