Best of Luck to Colm Lyons Ahead of All-Ireland Final
Best of Luck to Colm Lyons Ahead of All-Ireland Final
Pictured are, Kevin O’Donovan, Runaí (CEO/Secretary) Cork Gaa and Pat Horgan, Chairperson Cork Gaa, making a Cork Gaa presentation, ahead of the upcoming All Ireland Senior Hurling Final, to Colm Lyons, 2026 All Ireland Senior Hurling Referee, also included are Jim McEvoy, Cork Gaa Referees Administrator and Daniel Lane, Cork Gaa Operations Manager, at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork. Picture: Jim Coughlan.
Everyone in Cork GAA extends our very best wishes to Colm Lyons (Nemo Rangers) as he takes charge of the 2026 GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final between Galway and Limerick in Croke Park on Sunday, July 19.
This will be Colm’s second All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final as referee, having previously officiated the 2022 decider between Limerick and Kilkenny. One of the country’s most respected officials, Colm has also refereed the All-Ireland Minor Final, National Hurling League Final, Leinster and Munster Senior Hurling Finals, and two All-Ireland Senior Club Finals during an outstanding refereeing career.
The 2026 final marks another significant milestone, as it will be Colm’s 39th Liam MacCarthy Cup championship match since making his senior championship debut in 2012.
Joining Colm on the day will be his score umpire team of Ciarán Hanley (Brian Dillons), Jim McEvoy (Blarney), Philip Mackey (Nemo Rangers) and Finian Mullane (Nemo Rangers). Wexford’s James Owens and Dublin’s Chris Mooney will serve as line umpires, with Owens also acting as standby referee. Niall Malone (Clare) will be the sideline official, while David Grogan (Tipperary) will oversee Hawkeye duties.
Everyone in Cork GAA wishes Colm and his officiating team every success on what is a tremendous honour for both him and Cork refereeing.
