Paschal Long
Paschal R. Long (1950 – 10 June 2025) was an Irish hurling referee, selector and player.
Life and career
[edit]Born in Stoneyford, County Kilkenny, Long played hurling at junior level as a goalkeeper with the Carrickshock club.[1] In retirement from playing, he served as a selector. Long also had a 16-year career as a referee. During that time he took charge of 32 finals, including the 1984 All-Ireland SHC final between Cork and Offaly.[2] At club level, Long refereed six Kilkenny SHC finals, Kilkenny IHC finals, five Kilkenny SHC finals and a host of other junior and minor finals.[3][4]
Long died on 10 June 2025, at the age of 75.[5]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Kilkenny in mourning following death of lifelong servant to the GAA". Kilkenny Live. 12 June 2025. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ↑ "Cork v Offaly: 1984 centenary final a sweet victory for Rebels". Echo Live. 26 February 2019. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ↑ "Paschal refereed no fewer than 32 finals!". Hogan Stand. 26 February 2019. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ↑ "Well-Known Former Kilkenny Referee Paschal Long Has Passed Away". KCLR. 26 February 2019. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ↑ "Kilkenny GAA mourns death of legendary All-Ireland hurling final referee Paschal Long". Irish Independent. 12 June 2025. Retrieved 12 June 2025.