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.
Horan has also given his opinions during hurling controversies.
References
- "Horan's selection as replay referee raises Banner's ire". Irish Independent. 28 July 2004.
- Cormican, Eoghan. "'Hurling needs a citing commissioner'". Irish Examiner.
- "Former hurling referee: Gleeson and Tuohy should have been banned for All-Ireland final". Irish Examiner. 17 August 2017.
- Donegan, Des, The Complete Handbook of Gaelic Games (DBA Publications Limited, 2005).
| Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byWillie Barrett | All-Ireland MHC Final referee 1991 |
Succeeded byTerence Murray |
| Preceded byJohn McDonnell Pat O'Connor Ger Harrington |
All-Ireland U-21 HC Final referee 1994 1997 2000 |
Succeeded byTerence Murray Dickie Murphy Aodán Mac Suibhne |
| Preceded byDickie Murphy | All-Ireland SHC Final referee 1996 |
Succeeded byDickie Murphy |
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