Pat Horan is an Irish

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referee. A native of

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he was one of the sport's top referees throughout the 1990s. Horan officiated at several All-Ireland finals in minor, under-21 and senior levels. His choice to officiate the

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quarter-final replay between

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and

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was controversial. Horan has also given his opinions during hurling controversies.

References

* Donegan, Des, ''The Complete Handbook of Gaelic Games'' (DBA Publications Limited, 2005). Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Hurling referees {{Offaly-hurling-bio-stub