Referee Pathway:
The Match Official Pathway provides a clear framework for development across three phases:
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F1 – Go Games
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F2 – Youth Club
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F3 – Adult Club
The Foundation phase introduces match officials to officiating and provides opportunities to develop fundamental skills, confidence and experience in club environments.
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T1 – Demonstration of Potential
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T2 – Provincial Practising & Achieving
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T3 – National Breakthrough
The Talent phase provides opportunities for match officials who demonstrate potential to challenge themselves in new environments, develop their officiating skills and progress towards provincial and national-level competition.
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H1 – National Match Official
At the High Performing phase, match officials officiate at national inter-county level while continuing to develop and maintain the highest standards of officiating within Gaelic Games.
Match Official Learning Space:
The pathway is supported by a range of learning and development opportunities designed to provide match officials with the right support at each stage of their journey. Explore resources, courses, webinars and other learning opportunities relevant to your current stage and development needs.
Find Your Stage:
Whether you’re taking your first steps into officiating, developing your experience at club level, progressing through provincial competition or working towards the National Panel, the Match Official Pathway provides opportunities to support your development.
Explore the Match Official Pathway:
