*Gary Twomey. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill.
GARY Twomey is to take charge of the Munster minor football final.
Ennistymon’s Gary will officiate his first provincial decider when Kerry and Cork clash in the Munster final in Páirc Uí Rinn on Monday evening. His umpires for the game are Raymond Foudy, Seán Twomey, Joseph Carroll and Niall Twomey.
Not alone is Gary one of the more promising referees in Co Clare but his potential has been recognised outside the county with his appointment as the man in the middle for the Munster minor final testament to this.
This will be his third game in the 2026 minor championship. He was referee for Limerick’s 1-9 1-4 victory over Tipperary at the end of March in the first phase of the championship while he also officiated the earlier meeting of Cork and Kerry in the campaign where the Rebels prevailed 3-18 1-14 in Austin Stack Park, Tralee.
Eoin Keane of Corofin another up and coming whistler from Clare also took charge of two games in this year’s minor campaign.
Last year, Gary took charge of the Clare IFC final between Corofin and Cooraclare, delivering a very solid performance over the hour. He also handled the Munster minor championship encounter between Limerick and Waterford in phase one of the competition.
A past pupil of Ennistymon CBS, Gary completed the referees foundation course in March 2023. His potential had been flagged by former Clare GAA referees administrator Seanie McMahon during an interview with The Clare Echo in February 2024, “It is worth noting that Gary Twomey only did the foundation course in March 2023 and due to his performances and feedback from mentors he has progressed and shown promise”.
