Well done to branch member Chris Sheehan, who was awarded the Women's Premier Division Referee of the Year.   Congratulations to all PFA Ireland Referee of the Year winners for 2023!       Chris Sheehan - Women's Premier Division Referee of the Year Alan Patchell - Men’s First Division Referee of the Year Neil Doyle - Men’s Premier Division Referee of … [Read more...]

Well done to branch members Eoin Harte and Tervor Cotter on their performance at the FAI Cup Final on 12th November. Eoin was officiating as AR1 and Trevor as the reserve assistant.     … [Read more...]

Well done to member Paul Bowdren who received the Distinguished Service Award from Cork AUL at the Cork Soccer Annual Honours Awards tonight at the Kiln bar, Murphy's Brewery on Friday 10th November 2023.   … [Read more...]

Congratulations to branch members Eoin Harte and Tervor Cotter on their appointment to the FAI Cup Final on 12th November. Eoin has been appointed as AR1 and Trevor as the reserve assistant. Also congratulations to Kevin O'Sullivan on his award of a FIFA badge for the 2024 season. Well done lads. … [Read more...]

Kevin O'Sullivan (Cork Branch) and Shane O'Brien (Roscommon Branch) at the Under-17  U.E.F.A. qualifiers in Cork last week with the U.E.F.A  Observers. … [Read more...]

The FAI Referee Department propose to hold a Referee Observer Introductory Course in the near future, to assist us in planning we are seeking expressions of interest. The introductory course expression of interest portal is open to all candidates that have: five years’ experience as a referee in good standing at grassroots level (Category 4 or above) or at Elite … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]