ISRS Cork Branch Statement Regarding Abuse of Match Officials and Inappropriate Conduct at Matches Following a specially convened meeting of the Committee regarding an incredibly serious incident involving one of our members, we are pursuing all avenues open to us. We need to be very careful in what we say and do at this time as we will not compromise any case that may or may … [Read more...]

The FAI’s Referee Department have created an online Referee Beginner Course for those interested in taking their first steps in becoming a referee.   Previously, the courses took place in-person, but the Referee Department have created an online version to allow easy access to everyone from the comfort of their own homes. On-field practical sessions will return, … [Read more...]

Chris Sheehan and Paul Braganza on duty for their first League of Ireland appointment at Turners Cross yesterday, 24th April 2021. Pictured with referee Claire Purcell. Result - Cork City 0 DLR Waves 1. … [Read more...]

Now available: complete list of changes to the Laws of the Game 2021/22, recently approved at the 135th IFAB AGM   Click Here to View To give players, coaches and referees more time to become familiar with the Law changes, the date when they become effective is now 1 July, although competitions starting before this date have the flexibility to introduce the changes … [Read more...]

Module 2 – Final Zoom Meetings Dear Colleagues, We hope you are all well and keeping safe. Module 2 of the 2020/2021 Referee Education Programme has been taking place online over the last number of weeks. The participation levels and feedback on the module have been extremely  positive and thank you to all that attended and engaged.  For those of you that … [Read more...]