Dear Colleagues, We hope you are well and keeping safe. Due to the ongoing Government restrictions the National Referees Committee have decided that the physical test element of the 2021 Grassroots Referee Seminar Programme is cancelled. The Laws of the Game test and educational module will proceed online and further information on … [Read more...]
Message from ISRS President
Just to let you know that seminars are cancelled for 2021 there will be module and LOTG test online. FAI referees department will inform all referees by email in the next few days. A decision on the registration fee will be made at our next FAI referees committee meeting. Keep safe. Kind regards,Willie … [Read more...]
FAI Update on COVID-19 Restrictions
The Football Association of Ireland has today updated National Council, AGM members and affiliates on the current situation around football in a national lockdown and an outline proposal moving forward as Level 5 restrictions remain in place until March 5th at the earliest. FAI update on latest COVID-19 guidelines | Football Association of Ireland In a … [Read more...]
Gerry Was A Gentleman And Was Known To All As The Nice Referee
by Cork Sports News January 23, 2021 The late Gerry Hurley refereed games with a calmness and refreshing way that earned him complete respect by all in schoolboy football in Cork. He didn’t want any kids walking off a pitch disappointed and he left behind a wonderful legacy that will be forever remembered by those fortunate to be in his company. Cork Sports News … [Read more...]
Update to all FAI Registered Referees
Dear Referee, We hope you are well as we continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges presented to all of us. As you will be aware all football activity is suspended until January 31st when the situation will be reviewed. Please note the following: The current Government Level 5 Guidelines DO NOT ALLOW for any collective training for … [Read more...]
Refereeing great Owen McCarthy is laid to rest
THE local Cork soccer community was saddened to hear of the recent death of the much loved and respected former Cork Branch ISRS founder member Owen McCarthy. Refereeing great Owen McCarthy is laid to rest (echolive.ie) After playing with Morton Ville with his brother Bobby, Owen took up refereeing and became a founder member of the Cork Branch of the Irish Soccer Referees … [Read more...]
New AUL Team sheet
This is the new Cork AUL team sheet that will be used from the restart of football. CORK AUL Match Sheet 2020-2021 … [Read more...]
Chairman’s Christmas Address 2020
This year has been challenging in ways that we could not have imagined at the start of 2020. We have all made sacrifices in terms of family, friends, sport, work and socialising in the ongoing effort against the global pandemic caused by Covid 19. With our seasons halted in March of this year and again in October, it has been difficult to enjoy the rewards that come … [Read more...]
Honorary Lifetime Membership presented to Finbarr Buckley
Pictured is Cork Branch Treasurer and ISRS President Willie Long who recently presented Finbarr Buckley, Cork Business League Press Officer, with Honorary Lifetime Membership of the Irish Soccer Referees Society. Finbarr was a referee in Cork in the 90s and knows the challenges and rewards faced by the men in the middle. Now, in his role as Press Officer for the CBL, he always … [Read more...]
Vinnie Coonan the Pat McAuliffe Referee of the Year 2020
Congrats to Vinnie Coonan Pat Mc Auliffe Referee of the Year 2020.Vinnie Started Reffing in 2014/15 Season 3 seasons in WWEC Society. Moved to Cork Branch in 2017/18 Season on MSL panel. AUL following season 18/19 then back to MSL last season 19/20 and currently 20/21. This season is his 4th season in the Cork Branch.Biggest Appointments:John Hayes Trophy Final 2018 - … [Read more...]
