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...]
Christmas Draw results
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...]
