Diarmuid Kirwan

Diarmuid Kirwan is an Irish hurling referee. A native of Ballyskenagh, County Offaly he currently lives in Ovens, County Cork where he played hurling with the local Éire Óg club. Over the last number of years Kirwan has become one of the sport's top referees and has officiated at several All-Ireland finals in minor, under-21 and senior levels. He is best known for his favourable handling of Kilkenny ensuring that none of their players were sent off in the 2007 All-Ireland final then following up with giving them a non existent penalty in the 2009 decider when they were about to lose.

Achievements
Preceded by Tommy McIntyre Incumbent	All-Ireland Minor Hurling Final referee 2002 2003	Succeeded by Retained John Sexton
Preceded by Barry Kelly	All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final referee 2007	Succeeded by Barry Kelly

References

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

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