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...]
