Pat Horan Explained

Pat Horan is an Irish hurling referee. A native of County Offaly he was one of the sport's top referees throughout the 1990s. Horan officiated at several All-Ireland finals in minor, under-21 and senior levels.

His choice to officiate the 2004 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship quarter-final replay between Clare and Kilkenny was controversial.^[1]

Horan has also given his opinions during hurling controversies.^{[2] [3]}

References

• Donegan, Des, The Complete Handbook of Gaelic Games (DBA Publications Limited, 2005).

Notes and References

1. News: Horan's selection as replay referee raises Banner's ire. Irish Independent. 28 July 2004.
2. News: 'Hurling needs a citing commissioner'. Irish Examiner. Eoghan. Cormican.
3. News: Former hurling referee: Gleeson and Tuohy should have been banned for All-Ireland final. Irish Examiner. 17 August 2017.