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The first step to become a referee is to complete a Referee Beginners Course. Our full course list can be found below.

Clare Referee Beginners Course 19th July 2025 (10-4pm)

Cork Referee Beginners Course 19th July 2025 (10-4pm)

Dublin Referee Beginners Course 19th July 2025 (10-4pm)

Sligo Referee Beginners Course 19th July 2025 (10-4pm)

Dublin Referee Beginners Course 23rd & 30th July 2025 (6.30-9.30pm)

Carlow Referee Beginners Course 26th July 2025 (10-4pm)

Cork Referee Beginners Course 26th July 2025 (10-4pm)

Kerry Referee Beginners Course 26th July 2025 (9.30-3.30pm)

Meath Referee Beginners Course 26th July 2025 (10-4pm)

Donegal Referee Beginners Course 26th July 2025 (10-4pm)

Cavan Referee Beginners Course 26th July 2025 (9.30-3.30pm)

Mullingar Referee Beginners Course 27th July 2025 (10-4pm)

Cork Referee Beginners Course 9th August 2025 (10-4pm)

Donegal Referee Beginners Course 9th August 2025 (10-4pm)

Mayo Referee Beginners Course 9th August 2025 (10-4pm)

Wicklow Referee Beginners Course 9th August 2025 (10-4pm)

Dublin Referee Beginners Course 13th & 20th August 2025 (6.30-9.30pm)

South Dublin Referee Beginners Course 16th August 2025 (10-4pm)

Waterford Referee Beginners Course 16th August 2025 (10-4pm)

Dundalk Referee Beginners Course 16th August 2025 (10-4pm)

Wexford Referee Beginners Course 23rd August 2025 (10-4pm)

Dublin Referee Beginners Course 23rd August 2025 (10-4pm)

Roscommon Referee Beginners Course 23rd August 2025 (10-4pm)

Galway Referee Beginners Course 30th August 2025 (10-4pm)

 

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About the course

About the course

The beginner course is designed to equip new referees with the key skills and knowledge they will need to be able to referee grassroots football matches safely and effectively. The course comprises online learning on the Laws of the Game and face to face training. You must complete the online learning before attending the face to face training. You will also need to complete online safeguarding training before attending the face to face training.

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