McGonagle disagrees with Kiernan’s broadside

Ireland Olympic team manager Patsy McGonagle has rejected the assertions made against Gaelic games and the GAA by Jerry Kiernan.

McConagle, who has worked with the Donegal senior football team on two occasions as well as several clubs, said it was difficult for him to “share the same mindset” as former Olympian distance runner Kiernan towards the GAA.

Earlier this week, Kerry-born Kiernan launched another broadside against the Association, claiming the skill and fitness levels involved in Gaelic games were low and the organisation should not get any money from taxpayers.