Rory Gallagher close to a new coaching role

Gallagher was set to becoming Naas’ new head coach last month but is now close to taking up another position.

Former Derry manager Rory Gallagher. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Rory Gallagher is close to taking up a new coaching role with Down senior football champions Kilcoo.

Sources close to the club say the former Derry, Donegal and Fermanagh manager is in line to join its senior set-up after Karl Lacey stepped aside as manager last month after two years in charge.