David Gough

David Gough

referee Ireland

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
2,656
Power
3$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 5,030,000 2,656 $5,100 3$
Totals 1 5,030,000 2,656 $5,100 3$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: David Gough was the referee for the match. 5

Dessie Farrell Tom Lahiff Ciaran Kilkenny Con O Callaghan Stephen Cluxton Peadar O Cofaigh Byrne Cormac Costello Brian O Leary Cillian Mcdaid Matthew Tierney Rob Finnerty Paul Conroy Padraic Joyce
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Dublin’s profitable day trip out west shows they are still awake and hungry – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: David Gough had signalled five extra minutes. 5

Cillian O Connor Matthew Ruane Matthew Tierney Jack Carney Ryan O Donoghue Colm Reape Rob Finnerty Rory Brickenden Paul Conroy Dylan Mchugh Connor Gleeson Johnny Mcgrath Enda Hession Paul Towey Liam O Conghaile Paul O Brien
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Mayo need method rather than madness – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: David Gough showed a yellow card to manager Kieran McGeeney. 5

Kieran Mcgeeney Callum O Neill Eoin Mcelholm Darragh Canavan Paudie Hampsey Ross Mcquillan Peter Harte Niall Morgan Ethan Rafferty Rory Grugan Malachy O Rourke
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Armagh stare into the abyss but Tyrone fall over the edge – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: It’s clear that the call was made by linesman David Gough rather than referee David Coldrick. 5

Brian Lohan Tony Kelly Nicky English Shane O Donnell Sean O Donoghue Shane Barrett Joe O Connor Mike Finnerty Marc O Se Brid Stack Aisling O Reilly Michael Meehan Gabriel Bannigan Michael Murphy Ryan O Toole Michael Langan David Coldrick Nickie Quaid John Kiely Niall O Ceallachain Danny Sutcliffe Donal Burke Ronan Hayes John Hetherton Aj Murphy Colin Currie
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Big ball or small, Munster’s the place to be for excitement – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: David Gough was the referee who dismissed Shane McGuigan. 5

Kieran Mcgeeney Anton Tohill Shane Mcguigan Conor Turbitt Peter Mcgrane Ross Mcquillan Rory Grugan Stefan Campbell Darragh Mcmullan Conor Doherty Ethan Rafferty Greg Mccabe Oisin Conaty Tomas Mccormick Conor Glass Caolan Devlin Niall Toner
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Armagh ensure Division One survival with emphatic win over Derry – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: David Gough is a high-profile referee involved in several controversial matches, facing significant backlash for his decisions. 3

Grainne Mcelwain Siobhan Coyle Eoghan O Muircheartaigh Micheal O Muircheartaigh
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Documentary on GAA referee abuse lets players, coaches and fans off the hook – The Irish Times