Kelly grateful to FAI and IRFU

Former GAA president Sean Kelly has expressed his gratitude to the FAI and IRFU for not getting involved in the debates prior to the abolishment of the controversial Rule 42 at the Association's Annual Congress in 2005.

The Kerryman was speaking last night at Croke Park at the launch of his new book, 'Rule 42 And All That', which charters Kelly's life from his early days growing up in his native Kilcummin through his administrative roles with the Kerry County Board and Munster Council, before assuming the GAA Presidency and ultimately that historic Congress decision.