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Should referees be given more respect?

Sport Ireland have set up a ‘Respect the Ref’ campaign, which will cost up to €70,000, is a...

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12.28 27 Aug 2025


Should referees be given more respect?


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12.28 27 Aug 2025


Sport Ireland have set up a ‘Respect the Ref’ campaign, which will cost up to €70,000, is aiming to tackle abuse faced by referees and match officials.

Do referees deserve more respect both on and off the sidelines?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Secretary of the Dublin branch of the Irish Soccer Referees’ Society and President of the national body, Sean Slattery, Off the Ball’s Adrain Barry, Kilkenny Camogie Player, Laura Murphy and more.


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