O.N.A.K.A.I.
NGB for Karate in Ireland
NGB for Karate in Ireland
O.N.A.K.A.I. referees and judges are trained to the highest international standards in line with WKF and EKF regulations. Regular courses, seminars, and assessments are conducted to ensure consistency, fairness, and professionalism across all competitions in Ireland.
Director of Refereeing: Billy Brennan
Chief Referee: Noel Kavanagh
Referee Secretary: Jackie Gray
Email: referees@onakai.ie
| Referee Name | Surname | Kumite | Kata | Valid From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim | Bartley | Referee B | Judge A | |
| Patrick | Bradley | Judge A | 23/2/2025 | |
| Violet | Brown | EKF Judge B | EKF Judge B | 11/10/2025 |
| Oliver | Brunton | Referee A | Judge A | 23/2/2025 |
| Ruth | Burleigh | Referee A | Judge A | 11/10/2025 |
| Endoo | Connolly | Judge A | Judge A | 11/10/2025 |
| Anto | Dinesh | Referee A | AKF Judge B | |
| Bernard | Gaffney | Referee A | Judge A | 11/10/2025 |
| Paul | Geddis | Referee B | Judge B | 11/10/2025 |
| Jackie | Grey | Referee A | Judge A | 11/10/2025 |
| Ann | Hannahoe | Judge B | 11/10/2025 | |
| Jimmy | Harte | Referee A | Judge A | 23/2/2025 |
| Neil | Harte | Referee A | Judge A | 11/10/2025 |
| Noel | Kavanagh | Referee A | Judge A | 11/10/2025 |
| Anthony | Kelly | Judge B | 23/2/2025 | |
| Cathal | Kelly | Judge B | 23/2/2025 | |
| Tony | Kelly | Judge A | 23/2/2025 | |
| Thomas | Kelly | Judge B | 23/2/2025 | |
| Tommy | Marrett | Referee A | Judge A | 12/10/2025 |
| Anne | McGinn | Referee A | Judge A | 11/10/2025 |
| Eddie | McConnell | Referee A | Judge A | 11/10/2025 |
| Andrew | McGee | Judge B | 11/10/2025 | |
| Aaron | McLoughlin | Judge A | 11/10/2025 | |
| Chris | O'Brien | Referee B | Judge B | 11/10/2025 |
| John | O'Brien | Judge A | 11/10/2025 | |
| Judin | Sinthrujan | Judge B | Judge A | |
| Paul | Whinnery | Referee A | Judge A | 11/10/2025 |
| Stephen | Whinnery | Referee A | Judge A | 11/10/2025 |
| Eamon | Yore | Referee A | Judge A | 11/10/2025 |
| Christopher | Wong Lye | Judge B (Prov) | 11/10/2025 |
