Rory Gallagher, a former inter-county football manager, threatens legal action against GAA president Jarlath Burns after Burns cautioned Naas GAA against hiring Gallagher, citing concerns about potential implications for the association.
Rory Gallagher has threatened legal action against GAA president Jarlath Burns unless he withdraws an email sent to Naas GAA regarding Gallagher's potential appointment as a coach. Naas withdrew its offer after receiving Burns' email, which cautioned against hiring Gallagher. Gallagher condemned Burns' actions as unprecedented and aimed at sabotaging his chances. He stated that if Burns doesn't retract his email, he will take legal action to address the damage done to his reputation and career.
Gallagher stepped aside as Derry manager in 2023 amidst allegations of domestic abuse, which he vehemently denies. He asserts that authorities investigated and addressed the matter. Gallagher aims to return to inter-county management and considers this Naas opportunity a significant step forward. Burns, however, intervened, citing concerns about the potential implications for Naas GAA and the wider association, referencing the GAA's Game Changer initiative aimed at tackling domestic violence. Although acknowledging he lacks authority to dictate Naas' decision, Burns urged them to consider the message it would send regarding the association's principles. Gallagher criticizes Burns' actions as authoritarian and excessive, questioning whether they would be applied to others facing social media scrutiny. He demands a formal retraction and warns of legal action if his request is ignored
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