"Can the man who made history with the Dubs and saved Gaelic football prove a winner in the ballot box? We spoke to Philly McMahon, Colm Collins, Paul Curran and Tom Cribbin to find out what they think the former county manager would bring to Áras an Uachtaráin"
""I never had a row with Jim Gavin. Never," McMahon reiterates. "And I know, at times, I'm probably tough to manage or coach! And it's because I'm driven, I want the best.""
Jim Gavin achieved historic success as Dublin manager and is credited with rescuing Gaelic football's prominence. His potential candidacy for Áras an Uachtaráin raises questions about how sporting leadership and public profile might translate to national office. Several figures from the GAA sphere, including Philly McMahon, Colm Collins, Paul Curran and Tom Cribbin, offer perspectives on his strengths. McMahon emphasizes a consistently respectful relationship with Gavin, noting no personal conflicts and attributing Gavin's demanding approach to a pursuit of excellence. Consideration balances managerial achievements against the challenges of electoral politics.
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