Ray Kelly (referee)

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Ray Kelly
NationalityIrish
OccupationReferee

Ray Kelly is an Irish referee who officiated several All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship finals. [1] [2]

He received praise for his refereeing in the 2019 All-Ireland camogie final. [3]

He is from the St Kevin's GAA club [4] in County Kildare. [5] [6]

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References

  1. "Ray Kelly to referee All-Ireland Camogie senior final". RTÉ. 29 July 2022.
  2. Connolly, Shaun (30 July 2022). "Ray Kelly to referee All-Ireland Camogie senior final". Beat 102 103.
  3. Considine, Tony (9 September 2019). "'He let the game flow really well' — Referee comes in for praise after thrilling All-Ireland camogie final". Irish Independent .
  4. "Kelly to ref camogie final". Hogan Stand. 27 August 2015.
  5. "Cork hope lightning can strike twice as referee Ray Kelly takes charge of camogie showpiece". The42.ie. 29 July 2022.
  6. "Kildare's Kelly to referee All-Ireland senior camogie final". Hogan Stand. 30 July 2022.