David Gough
IrelandrefereeMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%David Gough is a prominent GAA referee from Meath, known for officiating high-profile matches, including All-Ireland semi-finals. He has faced significant scrutiny and backlash following controversial decisions in key games, experiences that he candidly shares in the documentary Réiteoir!, revealing the profound impact of abuse on referees' mental health.
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David Gough is a referee who officiated the All-Ireland Series fixture between Donegal and Cork.
‘I’ll do it as long as I’m contributing to the games’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-20
David Gough was the referee for the match.
Dublin’s profitable day trip out west shows they are still awake and hungry – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-19
David Gough had signalled five extra minutes.
Mayo need method rather than madness – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-06
David Gough showed a yellow card to manager Kieran McGeeney.
Armagh stare into the abyss but Tyrone fall over the edge – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-26
It’s clear that the call was made by linesman David Gough rather than referee David Coldrick.
Big ball or small, Munster’s the place to be for excitement – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-21
David Gough was the referee who dismissed Shane McGuigan.
Armagh ensure Division One survival with emphatic win over Derry – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-23
David Gough is a high-profile referee involved in several controversial matches, facing significant backlash for his decisions.
Documentary on GAA referee abuse lets players, coaches and fans off the hook – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-14
