Rory Gallagher, a former manager for Donegal, Fermanagh, and Derry, threatens legal action against GAA president Jarlath Burns for interfering with his potential coaching position at Naas GAA. Burns sent an email to Naas expressing concerns about Gallagher's appointment, citing the controversy surrounding allegations of domestic abuse against him. Gallagher disputes the allegations and claims Burns' actions are unprecedented and damaging to his career.
Rory Gallagher has pledged to take legal action unless GAA president Jarlath Burns withdraws an email sent to Naas GAA around his potential appointment as a coach.
Gallagher stepped aside as Derry manager in the run up to the 2023 Ulster final amid allegations of domestic abuse from his estranged wife Nicola before resigning altogether days later. Derry seriously considered reappointing him after both the 2023 and ‘24 Championship seasons but ultimately opted against it.
Last September his solicitors outlined how he “fully intends” to return to inter-county management and that there was “no legal impediment” to him doing so, but while that didn’t come to pass this close season, getting involved with a high profile club like Naas would have been a significant stepping stone.
Although acknowledging that he had “no authority” to dictate to Naas, Burns said that “by choosing not to proceed with this appointment you will be making a statement about the principles that define Naas GAA”. “By Mr Burns’ own admission, his motivation is the ‘controversy’ surrounding my ‘personal life’ that ‘has created division’. These words should be a matter of concern to not just me and my family, but to every GAA member. It seems that social media commentary and controversy now equates to a licence for presidential intervention.”
“The chilling effect of these actions cannot be greater. Mr Burns’ actions not only undermine the very principles of fairness and equality to which the GAA is premised, but it sends a clear message that such dictatorial action can and will be taken, when the president sees fit.
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