News coming out of Limerick GAA this week is that there’s a serious shortage of referee’s due to some of the abuse going on in the club game .. That’s according to the Limerick Leader
Limerick GAA faces shortage of referees at ‘crisis point’ as abuse rises https://t.co/0kPTacmQd3
— Limerick Leader Sport / Limerick Live Sport (@LimkLeaderSport) December 9, 2025
County Board secretary Mike O’Riordan said the following in his report to Annual Convention, which takes place on Tuesday night at Ahane GAA Clubhouse, where he’s appealed for help.
“The lack of referees is at crisis point and I would urge clubs to identify people within the club that might be suitable for the role,” he said.
“We have received justified criticism for the lack of full refereeing teams at games this season and all I can say is the referees are not there.”
“We have seen an increase in disciplinary cases this year with referees and members of his official party being abused with threatening language and behaviour. This is unacceptable and would see this as a major deterrent for people getting involved.”
its the refereees