Barry Kelly
Irish hurling referee
About Barry Kelly
Born 1970. Barry Kelly is an Irish referee.
Barry Kelly (born 1970) is an Irish hurling referee. Born in Mullingar, County Westmeath, he went on to become one of the top referees in his sport and has officiated at several All-Ireland finals in minor, under-21 and senior levels. He is a member of the St Oliver Plunkett's club in Mullingar. He is an English, History and CSPE teacher at St Finian's College in Mullingar.
Kelly has refereed four All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Finals - 2006, 2008, 2012, and 2014. He has twin sons, Manus and Theo. His wife Catherine died after a brief illness at St. James's Hospital in 2013.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Barry Kelly?
Irish hurling referee
When was Barry Kelly born?
Barry Kelly was born in 1970 in Mullingar.
What is Barry Kelly's occupation?
Barry Kelly is a referee.
What nationality is Barry Kelly?
Barry Kelly is Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Barry Kelly (referee)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Barry Kelly. https://biography.guide/barry-kelly-referee/
MLA: "Barry Kelly." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/barry-kelly-referee/.
Chicago: "Barry Kelly." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/barry-kelly-referee/.
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