Justin McNulty: 'I have a Tailteann Cup final on Saturday and my laser focus is there'

Combining life in politics and the GAA is a balancing act for Laois manager Justin McNulty

LASER FOCUS: Laois manager Justin McNulty acknowledges heightened scrutiny as he continues to balance his role as Laois manager and his day job as an SDLP MLA in Northern Ireland. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Justin McNulty has acknowledged a 'heightened scrutiny' upon him as he continues to balance his role as Laois football manager with his day job as an SDLP MLA in Northern Ireland.

The 2002 All-Ireland winning Armagh defender returned for a second spell in charge of Laois last October, a decade after previously holding that position.