Rory Gallagher row exposes a GAA divide

Sabotage or safeguarding: How Rory Gallagher row exposes a GAA divide
Whether its overreach or a president protecting his organisation, the Rory Gallagher row exposes a GAA faultline.
Rory Gallagher threatens legal action unless GAA president Jarlath Burns retracts Naas email
Kildare club reversed their decision to appoint Gallagher as coach after a public backlash and email intervention by Burns
Rory Gallagher threatens legal action against GAA president Jarlath Burns
Former Derry manager Rory Gallagher has threatened legal action over claims GAA President Jarlath Burns tried to “sabotage” his appointment to a coaching role. Earlier this week Kildare county champions Naas backtracked on a decision to appoint Mr Gallagher to a backroom job after GAA President Jarlath Burns contacted the club to express concerns.
Gallagher accuses GAA president of sabotage over Naas intervention
Rory Gallagher has accused the GAA president Jarlath Burns of trying to sabotage his career after he intervened in his potential appointment at Naas GAA. In a statement to BBC News NI, Mr Gallagher said Mr Burns' actions were "unprecedented" and "misguided" and threatened legal action if the remarks were not retracted.
‘With great power comes great responsibility’ – Rory Gallagher threatens Jarlath Burns with legal action over Naas email
RORY GALLAGHER has threatened legal action against GAA president Jarlath Burns if he fails to retract his comments in an email sent to Naas GAA.  Burns contacted the Kildare club on Sunday to
Rory Gallagher threatens legal action against GAA President Jarlath Burns over Naas email
Rory Gallagher has threatened to take legal action against GAA President Jarlath Burns if he does not retract the contents of an email he sent to Naas GAA club.
A Rory Gallagher statue has finally been unveiled in Belfast – but some fans aren’t too happy with it
The statue was green-lit in 2016, and recreates one of the late guitar great’s most famous poses from a 1972 Melody Maker ...
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Rory Gallagher threatens legal action if GAA president Jarlath Burns doesn’t withdraw email that raised concerns over Naas appointment
Rory Gallagher has called on GAA president Jarlath Burns to withdraw his action last weekend in contacting Naas GAA to urge ...
Rory Gallagher statue a 'fitting tribute' to 'celebrate' memory
Barry McGivern, of the Rory Gallagher Statue Project Trust, said the statue was a "fitting tribute". "Rory came up to Belfast ...
Rory Gallagher accuses Jarlath Burns of intervening in potential appointment to Naas coaching role
Rory Gallagher has threatened Jarlath Burns with legal action claiming he intervened around a job offer which could have ...
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Life-size sculpture of legendary guitarist Rory Gallagher strikes a chord in Belfast
A commemorative statue of Irish composer and musician Rory Gallagher has been unveiled in Belfast, honouring his life, music ...
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Rory Gallagher Statue Draws Mixed Responses
A statue of late blues-rock guitar icon Rory Gallagher drew mixed responses when it was unveiled in Ireland in January 2025.