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Is referee abuse getting worse?

Gardaí are investigating an incident after a Clare U-15 football game in Kilrush last night in w...

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15.19 1 Jul 2026


Is referee abuse getting worse?


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15.19 1 Jul 2026


Gardaí are investigating an incident after a Clare U-15 football game in Kilrush last night in which a referee was allegedly assaulted.

Video footage in circulation online shows referee John O’Connell on the ground after an U-15 football game between Kilrush-Killimer and Lisseycasey…

With more and more incidents occurring across the country, is the abuse referees are receiving becoming worse?

Joining Shane to discuss is Rory Hickey, Referee Administrator for Clare and Jamesie O’Connor, former All Ireland winner with Clare.


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