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The 42
01-07-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Rory Gallagher takes High Court case against GAA President and Director-General
FORMER DERRY FOOTBALL manager Rory Gallagher has launched a High Court case against the GAA's President Jarlath Burns and Ard Stiúrthóir Tom Ryan. Solicitors on behalf of Gallagher, from firm Phoenix Law, filed a case on Friday against the senior GAA bosses. The ex-Derry manager is seeking damages from the men. Gallagher was poised to be appointed as the coach of Naas GAA, the four-in-a-row Kildare champions, in January but the club quickly announced that it had reconsidered the position, following reports of the appointment. It was subsequently revealed that Burns had intervened in an email to Naas, while 'an extraordinary volume' of emails were also sent to the club secretary from the membership of the Kildare club. In May 2023, Gallagher stepped down as Derry manager in the wake of domestic abuse allegations made by his estranged wife, Nicola Gallagher. The Police Service of Northern Ireland investigated the allegations, and forwarded two files to Northern Ireland's Public Prosecution Service (PPS) in 2022, but no charges were brought. In a statement in May 2023, the PPS said: 'It was determined that there was insufficient evidence to provide a reasonable prospect of conviction for any offence in relation to any individual.' A previous statement by Gallagher, issued through his solicitor Darragh Mackin of Phoenix Law, said: 'At all stages of this process, our client has firmly and steadfastly denied his guilt and refuted all the allegations levelled against him.' Advertisement In a statement in January to the Irish Independent, Gallagher described the GAA President's actions as 'unprecedented' and 'an effort to sabotage my potential appointment'. 'With great power comes great responsibility. Mr Burns' actions are premised on a misguided and self-serving compulsion to share his concern,' Gallagher said. He added: '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.' Gallagher threatened to take legal action to 'cure the irreparable damage done to me and my family' if the GAA President did not formally retract his communication with the club. Burns later said he would not retract his communications with the club and defended his email, claiming he would continue to have a hands-on approach to his role. 'I made it clear when I became president that I wouldn't be a hands-off president,' Burns told the Late Late Show in January. 'I did take the opportunity to contact Naas and let them know the reservations that I had.' Burns added that Naas GAA would have always had the final decision to appoint Gallagher to the role or not, and that there would not have been any repercussions had they chosen to not follow his advice. Phoenix Law and the GAA have both been contacted for comment. Written by Muiris O'Cearbhaill and posted on
The Journal
01-07-2025
- Sport
- The Journal
Former Derry football boss Rory Gallagher is suing the GAA President and Director
FORMER DERRY FOOTBALL manager Rory Gallagher has launched a High Court case against the GAA's President Jarlath Burns and Ard Stiúrthóir Tom Ryan. Solicitors on behalf of Gallagher, from firm Phoenix Law, filed lodged a case on Friday against the senior GAA bosses. The ex-Derry manager is seeking damages from the men. Gallagher was poised to be appointed as the coach of Naas GAA, the four-in-a-row Kildare champions, in January but the club quickly announced that it had reconsidered the position , following reports of the appointment. It was subsequently revealed that Burns had intervened in an email to Naas, while 'an extraordinary volume' of emails were also sent to the club secretary from the membership of the Kildare club. In May 2023, Gallagher stepped down as Derry manager in the wake of domestic abuse allegations made by his estranged wife, Nicola Gallagher. The Police Service of Northern Ireland investigated the allegations, and forwarded two files to Northern Ireland's Public Prosecution Service (PPS) in 2022, but no charges were brought. In a statement in May 2023, the PPS said: 'It was determined that there was insufficient evidence to provide a reasonable prospect of conviction for any offence in relation to any individual.' A previous statement by Gallagher, issued through his solicitor Darragh Mackin of Phoenix Law, said: 'At all stages of this process, our client has firmly and steadfastly denied his guilt and refuted all the allegations levelled against him.' Advertisement In a statement in January to the Irish Independent, Gallagher described the GAA President's actions as 'unprecedented' and 'an effort to sabotage my potential appointment'. 'With great power comes great responsibility. Mr Burns' actions are premised on a misguided and self-serving compulsion to share his concern,' Gallagher said. He added: '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.' Gallagher threatened to take legal action to 'cure the irreparable damage done to me and my family' if the GAA President did not formally retract his communication with the club. Burns later said he would not retract his communications with the club and defended his email , claiming he would continue to have a hands-on approach to his role. 'I made it clear when I became president that I wouldn't be a hands-off president,' Burns told the Late Late Show in January. 'I did take the opportunity to contact Naas and let them know the reservations that I had.' Burns added that Naas GAA would have always had the final decision to appoint Gallagher to the role or not, and that there would not have been any repercussions had they chosen to not follow his advice. Phoenix Law and GAA have both been contacted for comment. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Irish Daily Mirror
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Eight-time All-Ireland winner and ex-Dublin ace to take over Kildare champions
Kildare Champions Naas are on the verge of appointing eight-time All-Ireland winner Philly McMahon as their new manager. Kildare Now are reporting the ex-Dublin star is set to take over the five-in-a-row chasing Kildare champions, who have been without a manager since the departure of Joe Murphy. Naas hit the headlines earlier this year when GAA President Jarlath Burns intervened after the club were on the verge of appointing ex-Derry boss Rory Gallagher. Burns spoke to the Naas Chairperson at the time to express his concerns and emailed the club. And now the club have opted for another high-profile name in the form of eight-time All-Ireland winner and two-time All-Star Philly McMahon. The ex-Dublin star was a regular starter for Jim Gavin's Dublin side and retired from intercounty football in 2021. He has since been doing media work for the BBC and the Irish Independent. Pressure will be on McMahon to deliver success as Naas chase a fifth consecutive county title and look to break their Leinster Championship duck.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fermanagh vs Down: Live stream and TV information, throw-in time, betting odds and all you need to know ahead of today's Ulster SFC quarter-final
Fermanagh take on Down in the third of this season's Ulster SFC quarter-finals in what could be the toughest one to call. Both counties will ply their trade in Division Three of the Allianz Football League next season after Fermanagh finished fourth this year with Down dropping from Division Two along with Westmeath. Kieran Donnelly's side were beaten by eventual All-Ireland champions Armagh in the quarter-final last year before the Orchard County squeezed past the Mournemen in the Ulster semi-final. Read more: Kilcoo move swiftly to appoint former Meath coaches and ex-Derry boss to management ticket Read more: Fermanagh goalkeeper Sean McNally opens up on 'annoying' rule changes ahead of Down date The Erne County are without a win in the provincial series since losing to Donegal in the 2018 decider while Down are already assured of their place in the Sam Maguire having won the Tailteann Cup last year. Here's all the information you need to know ahead of today's Ulster SFC quarter-final. . . Fermanagh vs Down is on Saturday, April 19 in Brewster Park, Enniskillen Today's game starts at 4pm. Today's game is being broadcast live on BBC2 NI and streamed on BBC iPlayer and GAA+. Belfast Live Sport will be live blogging all the action from today's game. Fermanagh 11/2 Draw 13/1 Down 1/7 Sign up to our free sports newsletter to get the latest headlines to your inbox
