Following consultation with Government today, in light of the country’s move to Level 3 COVID-19 restrictions, the Football Association of Ireland can confirm the following: All adult amateur teams can enjoy a return to training as from today, subject to strict Government guidelines and FAI Safer Return to Training Protocol For adult amateur and underage teams, outdoor … [Read more...]
UEFA’s Man in the Middle
EPISODE 1 Episode 1 follows some of European football's top officials as they adapt to the introduction of VAR, giving their frank assessments of some of the most-talked-about decisions following its adoption in early 2019. Click here to viewYou will need a UEFA account to view this video. … [Read more...]
Best of Luck Willie
On behalf of all our members I wish Willie Long the best of luck today taking up his position as President of the Irish Soccer Referees Society. Willie is a pleasure to work with he’s honest hard working and a friend. Willie has given a lifetime to refereeing beginning at schoolboy level all the way to European football. Again best of luck in your new … [Read more...]
Cork Sports News interview our Chairman
Cork Sports News - Can I get your thoughts on the current suspension of football in the country at amateur level and is it the right call in light of the fact that elite sports continue, is it a case of knuckling down and seeing out Level 3 and hopefully we get back playing soon? Eddie McNally - We have to look at the bigger circle here. In my opinion it’s the correct decision … [Read more...]
Christmas Draw
The society Christmas draw tickets are now available from all committee members. Draw will take place on Monday 14th December 2020. … [Read more...]
U-17 National League
Saturday 10th October 2010, Cork City U17 v Shamrock Rovers U17.Referee Lucas Keating with Kevin O'Sullivan and Finn O'Sullivan Saturday 10th October 2010, Cork City Women U17 v Shelbourne Women U17.Referee Jonathan Hennessy with Paul Braganza and Mark O'Connell. … [Read more...]
FAI Safer Return To Train Protocol
Following the Government’s introduction of Level 3 COVID-19 restrictions across the country, the Football Association of Ireland announces the cessation from midnight tonight (October 6) of all Adult Amateur and Underage football matches with the exception of elite football - namely the SSE Airtricity League, the Women’s National League and all five underage National … [Read more...]
Referees Beginner Course
The FAI Referees Department are pleased to confirm the date & venue for a Referees Beginner Course which will take place in Cork in November 2020. 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 ideal … [Read more...]
SFAI U13 National Cup
Under-13 SFAI National Cup Final Referee Ray Murphy with Assistants Chris Sheehan and Brendan O'Regan, Turner's Cross on Saturday 26th September 2020. … [Read more...]
William O’Neill R.I.P.
Billy O’Neill left a rich legacy in Cork refereeing circles! The Cork branch of the ISRS was saddened to hear of the recent passing of former international referee and much respected branch chairman, Billy O’Neill, writes Finbarr Buckley. The Dubliner, who was a founder member of the ISRS Society and the Council’s first secretary, moved to Cork in 1970 due to his association … [Read more...]
