The IRFU have a dedicated Referee Department headed up by Former international referee, Owen Doyle.

There is a referee association in Connacht.

And we are called

The Association of Referee's Connacht Branch, Irish Rugby Football Union.

If you are interested in joining this association or just to get some more information please fill in this online form and we will contact you.

You can also contact the Rugby & Referee Development Officer for the Connacht Branch IRFU, Dave O'Brien.
His numbers are 091-561568(o) and 0876418340 (m)
You can email Dave This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

 

Why Referee?

To remain active in the sport following injury or retirement

To assist players to enjoy their game

To take advantage of opportunities to travel extensively

To make new, long lasting friends in the Game

The exhilaration of the mental and physical competition

A sense of achievement and the satisfaction of providing an invaluable service

To enjoy it!