The Ladies Gaelic Football Association has revealed the referees for the 2023 TG4 All-Ireland Senior, Intermediate, and Junior Championship finals at Croke Park on August 13th.
Shane Curley from Galway will officiate the much-awaited senior decider between Dublin and Kerry at 4pm. The Intermediate Final involving Clare and Kildare (1.45pm) will be refereed by Sligo's Gus Chapman, while Dublin's Angela Gallagher will be the referee for the Junior Final between Down and Limerick (11.45am).
Shane Curley, representing the Glinsk club in Galway, will oversee his first TG4 All-Ireland Senior Final. He has already handled significant games this year, including the Lidl All-Ireland Post Primary Schools A Final and the TG4 Munster Senior Final.
Commenting on the news of his appointment, Curley said: “I was absolutely humbled and delighted when I received the phone call last night.
“It’s a dream come true for any referee and I’m honoured to be in a position to represent Galway and Connacht on TG4 All-Ireland Finals day.
“The fact that Dublin v Kerry is the 50th All-Ireland Senior Final will make the occasion even more special and I’m looking forward to a cracking game between two brilliant teams.”
Congratulations to Shane Curley on being appointed as referee for the senior All Ireland Final between Kerry and Dublin on August 13th in Croke Park. Best wishes from all at Galway Ladies as you represent us, Connacht and @GlinskGAA on the biggest stage 🇱🇻🏐 #GaillimhAbú pic.twitter.com/Kl9RzSV8XB
— Galway LGFA (@GalwayLgfa) August 2, 2023
Gus Chapman, representing the Shamrock Gaels club in Sligo, has been appointed to referee his second TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Final, following his previous assignment in 2013.
“I’m delighted and honoured and it’s a privilege to be asked to referee the Intermediate Final,” Chapman said.
“I’m really looking forward to the big day and I’m delighted for my umpires too.”
Angela Gallagher, a former Sligo player, and now a member of the Donaghmore-Ashbourne club in Meath, will referee her second TG4 All-Ireland Junior Final.
Gallagher said: “I feel very privileged to be asked to referee this Final.
“It’s huge for me because I played football and it’s been a journey to continue into refereeing.”
Ticket information can be found here
TG4 All Ireland Senior Championship Final 2023
Áth Cliath v Ciarraí, 4.00pm, Pairc an Chrócaigh
Referee: Shane Curley, Galway
Standby Referee: Maggie Farrelly, Cavan
4th Official: Jonathan Murphy, Carlow
TG4 All Ireland Intermediate Championship Final 2023
An Clár v Cill Dara 1.45pm, Pairc an Chrócaigh
Referee: Gus Chapman, Sligo
Standby Referee: Seamus Mulvihill, Kerry
4th official: Anthony Marron, Monaghan
TG4 All Ireland Junior Championship Final 2023
An Dún v Luimneach, 11.45am, Pairc an Chrócaigh
Referee: Angela Gallagher, Dublin
Standby Referee: Siobhan Coyle, Donegal
4th official: Ger Canny, Mayo
Ticket Information
Adult – €30
U18 – €15
Student/OAP – €15
Family Ticket (2 Adults and 2 U18’s) – €70
Group (1 Adult @ €10 for every group of 10 U18’s at €5 per child) – €60
