How to become a referee: Free refeere courses across Ireland

Jun 21 2024

Following the success of last year’s Referee Week, the Football Association of Ireland is back this year with Referee Month throughout July

The FAI will host 23 free in-person referee beginners courses across the country with the aim to get more people involved in the beautiful game by learning the basics of refereeing

Last year’s inaugural Referee Week saw more than 250 new referees trained and this year they’re looking for more would-be referees than ever.

The courses provide aspiring referees with the knowledge and skills needed to be able to referee grassroots football matches safely and effectively.

To sign up for a course click on www.becomearef.ie

Location	Dates	Time
Maynooth Referee Beginners Course	04-Jul & 05-Jul	7pm-10pm
Clare Referee Beginners Course	06-Jul	10am - 4pm
Monaghan Referee Beginners Course	06-Jul	10am - 4pm
Galway Referee Beginners Course	06-Jul	10am - 4pm
Cork Referee Beginners Course	07-Jul	10am - 4pm
Wexford Referee Beginners Course	13-Jul	10am - 4pm
West Cork Referee Beginners Course	13-Jul	10am - 4pm
Charleville Referee Beginners Course	13-Jul	10am - 4pm
Mayo Referee Beginners Course	14-Jul	10am - 4pm
South Dublin Referee Beginners Course	17-Jul	4pm - 10pm
Dublin Referee Beginners Course	20-Jul	10am - 4pm
Waterford Referee Beginners Course	20-Jul	10am - 4pm
Cork Referee Beginners Course	20-Jul	10am - 4pm
Kerry Referee Beginners Course	20-Jul	10am - 4pm
Laois Referee Beginners Course	20-Jul	10am - 4pm
Navan Referee Beginners Course	20-Jul	10am - 4pm
Sligo Referee Beginners Course	20-Jul	10am - 4pm
Mullingar Referee Beginners Course	23-Jul & 24-Jul	7pm-10pm
Wicklow Referee Beginners Course	26-Jul	10am – 4pm
Dublin Referee Beginners Course	27-Jul	10am - 4pm
Tipperary Referee Beginners Course	27-Jul	10am - 4pm
Donegal Referee Beginners Course	27-Jul	10am - 4pm