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Irish referees appointed to high profile matches
Monday, 09 February 2009 21:00
Alan KellyReferee Alan Kelly has been appointed to a Round of 32 UEFA Cup match for the second year in succession, as Irish referees continue to earn significant international recognition.

Kelly’s appointment to a Round of 32 UEFA Cup match last season was the first such appointment for an Irish referee in over 25 years. UEFA has confirmed that Kelly will again be appointed to a Round of 32 match, when he officiates between Deportivo La Coruna and Aa Alborg on February 26th.

Kelly, who hails from Cork, will lead an all-Irish delegation, with Marc Douglas and Damien McGrath named as Assistant Referees and Anthony Buttimer named as the Fourth Official.

The match is one of a number of high profile games to feature Irish officials over the coming months.

David McKeon will lead a team of Irish officials to take charge of the FIFA World Cup qualifier between Liechtenstein and Russia on April 1st, while Irish officials will also be involved in several Under-21 international friendly matches in February and March.

Rhona Daly, Paula Brady and Hilda McDermott will also be involved in two women’s tournaments being organised in March, which will take place in Holland and La Manga.

UEFA Cup Round of 32
Deportivo La Coruna v Aa Alborb (February 26th)
Referee: Alan Kelly
Assistant Referees: Marc Douglas and Damien McGrath
Fourth Official: Anthony Buttimer

FIFA World Cup qualifier
Liechtenstein v Russia (April 1st)
Referee: David McKeon
Assistants: Ciaran Delaney and David Wogan
Fourth Official: Anthony Buttimer

UEFA Under-17 Women’s Mini-Tournament in Holland
Matches TBC (March 24th – 31st)
Referee: Rhona Daly
Assistant: Paula Brady

International Under-21 friendly matches
Northern Ireland v Wales (February 10th)
Referee: David McKeon
Assistants: Ciaran Delaney and David Wogan

Spain v Norway (February 10th)
Referee: Alan Kelly
Assistants: Marc Douglas and Damien McGrath

Republic of Ireland v Germany (February 10th)
Fourth Official: Ken Hennessy

Germany v Netherlands (March 27th)
Referee: Ian Stokes
Assistants: Martin Moloney and Barry McDonnell

Republic of Ireland v Spain (March 27th)
Fourth Official: Allen Lynch

Women’s international tournament in La Manga
Matches TBC (March 7th – 14th)
Referee: Rhona Daly
Assistants: Paula Brady and Hilda McDermott
 
 
 
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