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...]