Nationwide ref withdrawal would 'focus minds' - Barry Kelly
Former inter-county referee Barry Kelly believes a nationwide withdrawal of services by refs could help to 'focus the minds' in relation to discipline and respect for officials in the GAA.
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Kildare on the brink as resurgent Cork claim crucial win
Kildare have slipped ever closer to the Division 2 trapdoor after a resurgent Cork second half boosted the Rebels' survival prospects.
'75% of handpasses are fouls' - Barry Kelly urges Congress to consider fundamental rule change to hurling
Four-time All-Ireland final referee Barry Kelly says the GAA's upcoming Annual Congress must seriously consider a motion to amend the handpass rule in hurling.
RTÉ GAA Podcast: Barry Kelly and Shane McGrath analyse semi-finals
Retired inter-county referee Barry Kelly and Shane McGrath join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to analyse the All-Ireland hurling semi-finals and look ahead to a repeat of the 2022 decider.
RTÉ GAA Podcast: Scary Limerick and bad handpasses
Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by referee Barry Kelly and Shane McGrath to review a surprisingly one-sided weekend of hurling.
Croke Park likely to clamp down on 'endemic' handpass
Hurling referees are likely to be warned by Croke Park officials to clamp down on handpass fouls, which have become endemic in the game, according to referee Barry Kelly.
Barry Kelly: GAA should order club final replay, not put onus on Glen to appeal
Former referee Barry Kelly has called on the GAA to make a decision around the controversial All-Ireland club football final rather than waiting for Glen Watty Grahams or Kilmacud Crokes to react.
Ex-ref Barry Kelly: GAA must tighten appeals loopholes
Barry Kelly, a four-time All-Ireland hurling final referee, has said the GAA must revisit their who disciplinary system to avoid "loopholes" being exploited in the appeals process.
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