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Jul 1, 2026 20 min

How far is too far for referee abuse?

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Gardaí are investigating an incident at a Clare U-15 football game in Kilrush on Monday night in which a referee was allegedly assaulted… Footage released of the incident shows a referee being picked up off the ground. As the incident occurred at an underage game - what precedent does this set for our young players, and how does this impact sportsmanship both on and off the pitch? Do we need to treat referees with more respect, whether we agree with their decisions or not? Joining Andrea to discuss is Chairperson of Clare GAA, Kieran Keating, Chairman of Underage Clubs in Galway and referee Michael Ryder, Linda Gorman, former Ireland player, coach, & Ireland’s first Female International Soccer Manager and more.

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