Join the Cork GAA Referee Team

Join the Referee Team

Are you passionate about GAA and looking for a new way to stay involved?
Why not step up and become a referee with Cork GAA?

Refereeing is more than just officiating games – it’s about staying connected to the sport you love, giving back to your community, and developing valuable skills that benefit you both on and off the field.

Why Become a Referee?

  • Stay Active: Keep fit while enjoying the fast-paced action of GAA matches.
  • Develop Leadership Skills: Build confidence, decision-making, and communication abilities.
  • Give Back: Play a vital role in ensuring games are fair, enjoyable, and well-run.
  • Opportunity to Grow: Start locally and progress to provincial or national level matches.

What’s in It for You?

  • ✅ Free beginner training sessions led by experienced referees.
  • 🤝 Mentorship and support as you gain confidence on the pitch.
  • 🎽 Official referee starter kit to get you game-ready.
  • 🏆 Recognition and appreciation events celebrating your contribution.

Who Can Join?

We welcome players, former players, and anyone with a passion for GAA, aged 16 or older.
Whether you’re new to officiating or have prior experience, Cork GAA will support you every step of the way.

Register Your Interest

 

Football Championship on clubber this weekend

This Weekend on Clubber

The race for county glory continues as the McCarthy Insurance Group Football Championships reach the semi-final stage! Catch every kick live on Clubber.ie this weekend 👇

🗓 Saturday, October 11th
🏆 McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Intermediate Football Championship – Semi-Final
🕝 2:30 PM | Uibh Laoire v Aghada — Páirc Uí Rinn

🏆 McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Junior Football Championship – Semi-Final
🕓 4:00 PM | Buttevant v Canovee — Glantane

🏆 McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Intermediate Football Championship – Semi-Final
🕓 4:00 PM | Naomh Abán v Aghabullogue — Macroom

🏆 McCarthy Insurance Group Senior A Football Championship – Semi-Final
🕕 5:45 PM | Cill na Martra v Éire Óg — SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

🏆 McCarthy Insurance Group Senior A Football Championship – Semi-Final
🕢 7:30 PM | Béal Átha’n Ghaorthaidh v Knocknagree — SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

🗓 Sunday, October 12th
🏆 McCarthy Insurance Group Intermediate A Football Championship – Semi-Final
🕑 2:00 PM | Kilmurry v Ballinora — Ovens

🏆 McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Senior Football Championship – Semi-Final
🕑 2:00 PM | Nemo Rangers v Newcestown — SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

🏆 McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Senior Football Championship – Semi-Final
🕓 4:00 PM | St. Finbarr’s v Ballincollig — SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

📺 All games live on Clubber.ie

County U21 Hurling Championship Draws Made

County U21 Hurling Championship Draws Made

The draws for the County Under 21 Hurling Championships were made at last night’s County Committee meeting.

In the U21 A Championship, the winners of Muskerry will play the winners of Imokilly, while the winners of Seandún will meet the winners of Carrigdhoun in the quarter-finals. In the semi-finals, Carbery will play the winners of Muskerry and Imokilly, with Avondhu meeting the winners of Seandún and Carrigdhoun.

In the U21 B Championship, the winners of Carrigdhoun will play the winners of Carbery, the winners of Seandún will take on the winners of Imokilly, and the winners of Muskerry will meet the winners of Avondhu. Duhallow receive a bye to the semi-finals. The semi-finals will see the winners of Carrigdhoun and Carbery play the winners of Seandún and Imokilly, while Duhallow will face the winners of Muskerry and Avondhu.

In the U21 C Championship (13-a-side), the winners of Avondhu will play the winners of Muskerry, and the winners of Imokilly will face the winners of Carrigdhoun. In the semi-finals, Duhallow will meet the winners of Avondhu and Muskerry, while Carbery will play the winners of Imokilly and Carrigdhoun.

The pairings are as follows:

U21 A Hurling Championship

Quarter-Finals
Muskerry v Imokilly
Seandún v Carrigdhoun

Semi-Finals
Carbery v Winners of Muskerry/Imokilly
Avondhu v Winners of Seandún/Carrigdhoun

U21 B Hurling Championship

Quarter-Finals
Carrigdhoun v Carbery
Seandún v Imokilly
Muskerry v Avondhu
Duhallow v Bye

Semi-Finals
Winners of Carrigdhoun/Carbery v Winners of Seandún/Imokilly
Duhallow v Winners of Muskerry/Avondhu

U21 C Hurling Championship (13-a-side)

Quarter-Finals
Avondhu v Muskerry
Imokilly v Carrigdhoun

Semi-Finals
Duhallow v Winners of Avondhu/Muskerry
Carbery v Winners of Imokilly/Carrigdhoun

AGM Season Is Underway

As AGM season approaches for clubs across Cork, we’d like to share some helpful resources to support you in running your AGM effectively.

Croke Park has created an AGM Information Section on Tobar, which includes a pre-recorded webinar (1 hour, 12 minutes) on how to run an AGM. The section also provides template documents, a common questions guide, and links to rules, regulations, Official Guides, and Codes.

🔗 Access the AGM Information Section here:
https://learning.gaa.ie/clubagm

👥 Who Should Use This

This resource is particularly helpful for:

  • New Secretaries, Treasurers, or Chairpersons appointed during the past year

  • Anyone running an AGM for the first time

  • Those looking for a refresher on best practice and procedures

🎥 Webinar Overview

The webinar covers:

  • Preparing for the AGM

  • Understanding the articles covering the AGM

  • Keeping the AGM on track

  • Accessing additional support

  • Who can vote at an AGM

  • What business is discussed at an AGM

  • What happens if positions aren’t filled at an AGM

📄 Template Documents Available

Downloadable templates include:

  • AGM Standing Orders

  • Meeting Sign-In Sheet

  • AGM Nomination Form

  • AGM Motion Form

  • AGM Minutes

  • Club Chart of Accounts

  • Club Budget