Northern Ireland

Widespread shock at sudden death of well known Irish League referee Keith Kennedy

‘He was not only a referee, but a friend to many within our clubs, he was one of the good guys’ - Gerard Lawlor, chief executive of the Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL).

Referee Keith Kennedy who has died suddenly. PHOTO: DAVID MAGINNIS / PACEMAKER PRESS
Referee Keith Kennedy who has died suddenly. PHOTO: DAVID MAGINNIS / PACEMAKER PRESS (David Maginnis/David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)
By Catherine McGinty