The findings of a review conducted by Ulster GAA after domestic violence allegations against former GAA Manager Rory Gallagher are "still being considered". 

The review was launched in 2023 when Mr. Gallagher's estranged wife, Nicola, made claims on social media that she had been subject to physical abuse over a period of more than 24 years.

In an interview with the Sunday Independent in 2023, Ms. Gallagher said: “If my story helps one woman or man then it will have been worth it.”

The review, which was commissioned 12 months ago, was ordered to examine Ulster GAA's response to adult safeguarding practices when concerns are raised regarding alleged domestic abuse and violence. 

Mr. Gallagher is a native of County Fermanagh and was formerly the senior manager of the county team.  Previously, he had been manager of the Donegal county team. 

When asked by the Irish News for completed considerations of the review report and a confirmation of what actions had been taken to ensure that the recommendation had been implemented,  an Ulster GAA spokesperson said: "This is still an ongoing process."

At the time the allegations first emerged online, Mr. Gallagher released a statement before later stepping down as manager of Derry GAA.

In it he said, "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.

“I have left this matter in the hands of my legal team and ask that the privacy of our family is respected at this time. I will not be making any further public comment on this matter.”

He said the allegations against him had been “investigated and dealt with by the relevant authorities”.

Last September, the former Derry manager was  suspended from GAA activities when it emerged he has been training a Monaghan club. This decision followed the Ulster Council's commissioning of a safeguarding panel. In February, his suspension was lifted.

Gallagher initiated a case with the independent DRA against the temporary barring.

There has been speculation that Gallagher may be the man to replace recently departed Derry GAA manager Mickey Harte with speculation that ex-Fermanagh player Ryan McCluskey could also be involved in the backroom team. 

Previously Ulster GAA pledged to assess the conclusions of its independent report investigating the allegations of domestic abuse. 

While temporarily sidelined by the GAA, Gallagher reportedly engaged in coaching activities at a club in County Monaghan.

The three-member Adult Safeguarding Review panel, chaired by Gareth McGibbon of McGibbon Consultancy and Safeguarding Services, compiled the report commissioned by Ulster GAA.

Ulster GAA would not comment when asked by this newspaper, instead, it issued a more detailed statement to other media outlets.

At the time an Ulster GAA spokesperson said: "We welcome the McGibbon Safeguarding Review Report that has now been issued to us. We wish to formally recognise the work of the Panel, and those who contributed to it, and we will continue to liaise with those parties as we go forward.

"We will take time to consider the findings of the report and we are committed to implementing the recommendations and taking forward the key learnings from it."

The spokesperson reaffirmed Ulster GAA's commitment to the White Ribbon Charter it signed in 2020, pledging never to commit, condone or remain silent about domestic abuse and violence against women.

"We recognise the value of undertaking this work to strengthen our safeguarding practices and ensuring that all allegations of domestic violence and abuse are responded to in an appropriate way," they added.