Derry Barrett - "There is no other person who has contributed as much to the development and growth of the Cork Branch as the late and much loved Derry Barrett."

Finbarr Buckley put together a wonderful account on the career of Derry Barrett for the 40th anniversary of the branch. Read it here

Sam Spillane - "After the cup final in 1961, his next major appointment was a university international at the Mardyke involving Ireland and England. His growing reputation led him to handle the League of Ireland against the Irish League in 1962."

Another fascinating article by Finbarr Buckley on the referee who has given more years of service to the Branch than anyone else. Read it here

Billy Falvey - "Billy joined the pro ranks in 1975 and went onto a long and successful career.After taking a break for two years, due to an injury, he went onto officiate at every A.U.L. final."

The current (2002/03) Secretary of the Branch recently spoke to Alan Hayes about his association with refereeing over the years. Read it here

Willie Long - "Willie Long has been refereeing for the past 28 years. Thirteen of which were spent on the National League Panel and for five years Willie was on the FIFA Assistant Referees Panel, 1995 - 2000."

The current (2002/03) Vice-Chairman recently spoke to Pfizer magazine "Sitewise" about his career in refereeing. Read it here

Pat Kelly - In an earlier life he was a League of Ireland referee, as was his father before him, and now his son is following in the family footsteps. Between them Tim, Pat and Alan Kelly have given five decades of service to Irish football.

Gerry Desmond, Cork City FC programme editor, recently met up with Pat and found about the unique role the Kelly whistlers have played since the 1950s. Read it here

Pat Kelly - "The highlight of his career must surely have been his appointment to handle the 1993 UEFA U16 Final in Turkey between Italy and Portugal. He became the first Irish official to handle a UEFA Final."

Finbarr Buckley compiled an article on the distinguished career of Pat Kelly for the 40th anniversary of the Branch. Read it here

Christy Byrne -

Alan Kelly put together an article on Christy Byrne's long association with refereeing. Read it here

John Spillane - "In 1988, he refereed the FAI Cup Final between Dundalk and Derry City, and it was during this period that he undertook the bulk of his twenty-five European ties, before retiring in 1991."

Another article by Finbarr Buckley on one of the most successful referees the Branch has ever had. Read it here

Rory O'Connor - "One of the highlights of his career was his refereeing of the memorable Munster vs West Germany Youths match at a packed Mardyke in 1956."

Rory O'Connor was recently honoured at a Cork A.U.L. awards night, heres what they said. Read it here

Eddie Mullins -

Finbarr Buckley's article on one of the real characters we've had will be online here on September 15th 2002.

Jim McGrath -

Alan Hayes recently met up with current (2002/03) Chairman, Jim McGrath, who spoke to him about his career in refereeing. Online September 1st 2002.

Eddie McGeough -

Article ready September 10th 2002.

Frank Casey -

Article ready September 10th 2002.

Michael Murphy -

Article ready September 10th 2002.

Tony Gunning -

Article ready September 10th 2002.