Our Annual Christmas Draw took place on Monday 14th December. Unlike previous years where the draw would have taken place at our Christmas Night in Heineken Brewery, Covid forced a change of plans. Congratulations to all winners and a huge thank you to everyone for the phenomenal support in this challenging year. … [Read more...]
FAI Update on Level 3 Guidelines
Following consultation with Government today, in light of the country’s move to Level 3 COVID-19 restrictions, the Football Association of Ireland can confirm the following: All adult amateur teams can enjoy a return to training as from today, subject to strict Government guidelines and FAI Safer Return to Training Protocol For adult amateur and underage teams, outdoor … [Read more...]
UEFA’s Man in the Middle
EPISODE 1 Episode 1 follows some of European football's top officials as they adapt to the introduction of VAR, giving their frank assessments of some of the most-talked-about decisions following its adoption in early 2019. Click here to viewYou will need a UEFA account to view this video. … [Read more...]
Best of Luck Willie
On behalf of all our members I wish Willie Long the best of luck today taking up his position as President of the Irish Soccer Referees Society. Willie is a pleasure to work with he’s honest hard working and a friend. Willie has given a lifetime to refereeing beginning at schoolboy level all the way to European football. Again best of luck in your new … [Read more...]
Cork Sports News interview our Chairman
Cork Sports News - Can I get your thoughts on the current suspension of football in the country at amateur level and is it the right call in light of the fact that elite sports continue, is it a case of knuckling down and seeing out Level 3 and hopefully we get back playing soon? Eddie McNally - We have to look at the bigger circle here. In my opinion it’s the correct decision … [Read more...]