Limerick All-Ireland Final referee Pat Lane sadly passes away

All at Sporting Limerick are saddened to learn of the death of former Inter-County Referee Pat Lane of St. Senans GAA Club and Limerick who passed away on Thursday.

Pat referred at the highest level and was in charge of the 1987 All-Ireland football final between Kerry and Derry.

He also referred a National Football League Final and 14 Munster finals in various grades including, Senior (6), Under 21 (3), Minor (2) and Senior Club (3).

At his own club he served as Team Manager and Chairman during his life.

Munster GAA Chairman Liam Lenihan said ,

“Pat Lane was one of the outstanding Referees of his generation, beginning his career at Provincial level during Kerry’s Golden Era and was the man in the middle when Cork made the breakthrough in the 1987 Munster Final, going on to take charge of that year’s All-Ireland Final between Meath and Cork. In Munster, he was one of the leading referees for over a decade, officiating at 14 Munster Finals across all grades. Pat was a stalwart for his beloved St. Senans GAA Club and we extend our sympathies to his family, club colleagues and his large circle of friends. Ar Dheis Dé go Raibh Sé.”

We extend our sympathies to his family at this time.

Inter-County Refereeing Roll of Honour

All-Ireland Senior Football Final – 1987
All-Ireland Minor Football Final – 1980

Munster Senior Football Finals – 1979, 1980, 1987 (draw and replay), 1988, 1990
Munster Under 21 Football Finals – 1977, 1990, 1991
Munster Minor Football Finals – 1978, 1985
Munster Club Senior Football Final – 1982, 1984, 1986

National Football League Final – 1986