Pat Horan is an Irish hurling referee. A native of County Offaly 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 2004 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship quarter-final replay between Clare and Kilkenny was controversial.
Horan has also given his opinions during hurling controversies.
References
Donegan, Des, The Complete Handbook of Gaelic Games (DBA Publications Limited, 2005).