Whether its overreach or a president protecting his organisation, the Rory Gallagher row exposes a GAA faultline.

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.

FORMER DERRY MANAGER Rory Gallagher has stated he will take legal action unless GAA President Jarlath Burns withdraws his communication to Naas GAA over their proposal to appoint Gallagher as coach. The four-in-a-row Kildare senior football champions were poised last weekend to appoint Gallagher,

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.