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

Last Sunday was anything but a day of rest for the GAA president Jarlath Burns. And the week that followed wasn’t the most relaxed of his presidency either. He found himself in the eye of a storm.

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.