Friday, July 31, 2009

Bolger elevated to international status

Kieran Bolger has been promoted to the rank of international outdoor umpire by the FIH Umpire Committee, announced by the official’s chairman Ermanno Silvano.

Bolger has been a firm fixture on the Leinster and Ireland umpire’s listings since retiring from playing with Glenanne’s first team four seasons ago.

He first picked up whistle, though, back when he was a teenager - for the full story, go to the Glen’s website - under the tutelage of Gerry Foley and has since gone on to officiate at every level of the domestic game. Most recently, he was appointed to matches in the men's Celtic Cup held in Scotland.

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

Congrats Kieran, well deserved!

Kris said...

Well done mate!!Good work and well deserved.

Anonymous said...

Well done Bolger...ur a better umpire then you were a player...

Hehe...well done, Glens are proud of you!

Anonymous said...

Well done Bolger...ur a better umpire then you were a player...

Hehe...well done, Glens are proud of you!

Anonymous said...

Must also be time for andrew groves to also receive this qualification, they are the two best umpires in the country.

Anonymous said...

well deserved i no from talking to the dutch official at the celtic cup how impressed he was with Kieran and he put him forward for this! well done!

Anonymous said...

Congrats Kieran, the best umpire in Ireland in anonymous's opinion

Anonymous said...

hey...bolger here, chuffed to bits hope to keep improving...as for comment 10;12...i was a super player just misunderstood by those feckers in yellow....i always did my best to umpire and play all in the one game...but...dont try this at home kids...again thanks for all the best wishes.k

Anonymous said...

shame Ian gave up the whistle cos he was also very good and the much better looking brother

Queso said...

Congratulations Kieran... hope the top appointments keep on coming!!

I heard Ian only gave up the whistle as it clashed with his aspiring movie career after being talent spotted on Smyth & Co. Accountants... the series!!