Derry GAA

“We have no record of receiving any such email.” Derry GAA have released a statement regarding claims that they were informed about abuse allegations relating to their inter-county football manager Rory Gallagher. It had been reported during the week that the Oakleaf County and Fermanagh GAA were made aware of these claims. Nicola Gallagher, the […]

“We have no record of receiving any such email.” Derry GAA have released a statement regarding claims that they were informed about abuse allegations relating to their inter-county football manager Rory Gallagher. It had been reported during the week that the Oakleaf County and Fermanagh GAA were made aware of these claims. Nicola Gallagher, the […]

2 years ago

Rory Gallagher steps back from Derry duties, with immediate effect

The announcement comes less than 48 hours before the Ulster final. Rory Gallagher is stepping back as manager of the Derry senior men’s side with immediate effect. The move comes amid a squall of accusations against Gallagher and a firm denial from the Fermanagh native, through his legal representatives. In a statement, Mr Gallagher said: “This […]

The announcement comes less than 48 hours before the Ulster final. Rory Gallagher is stepping back as manager of the Derry senior men’s side with immediate effect. The move comes amid a squall of accusations against Gallagher and a firm denial from the Fermanagh native, through his legal representatives. In a statement, Mr Gallagher said: “This […]

2 years ago

Derry manager Rory Gallagher releases statement on ‘very serious allegations’

Derry manager Rory Gallagher has released a statement through his solicitors. The statement, received by Fermanagh’s Impartial Reporter newspaper, reads as follows: “I have been made aware of a social media post by my estranged wife Nicola Gallagher in which she has made a number of very serious allegations against me. “Our marriage broke down […]

Derry manager Rory Gallagher has released a statement through his solicitors. The statement, received by Fermanagh’s Impartial Reporter newspaper, reads as follows: “I have been made aware of a social media post by my estranged wife Nicola Gallagher in which she has made a number of very serious allegations against me. “Our marriage broke down […]

2 years ago

#TheToughest Issue: Should counties be compensated when AFL clubs poach young talent?

The base wage for an AFL rookie in 2015 was ¢55,000. That is €38,000. More than any promising Gaelic football star is going to make in Ireland, no matter how generous his college scholarship. It is not all about the money, of course. As Zach Tuohy spelled out on The GAA Hour recently, the life of […]

The base wage for an AFL rookie in 2015 was ¢55,000. That is €38,000. More than any promising Gaelic football star is going to make in Ireland, no matter how generous his college scholarship. It is not all about the money, of course. As Zach Tuohy spelled out on The GAA Hour recently, the life of […]

10 years ago

Crafty club footballer discovers ingenious method to avoid getting soaked in Derry deluge

‘I didn’t get out of bed early for this craic’

10 years ago

Former Derry captain Kevin McCloy writes this lovely message thanking the medical team that helped save his life

One of the best things that you will read…

12 years ago