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Cork and Limerick players during the Munster SHC final parade

Burns wants replays 'review', against penalties

GAA president Jarlath Burns has called for a "review" into the restoration of provincial replays while also stating that penalties are not the solution to deciding deadlocked finals.

Hurling • 10 Jun

Allegations of abuse campaign dominate Mayo meeting

GAA president Jarlath Burns has criticised what he described as "bullying, intimidation and threats" directed at officers of the Mayo county board.

Football • 27 May

Jarlath Burns has said any decision on whether the finals move to August in 2027 would be a job for the next president

No August date for All-Ireland finals in 2026

GAA president Jarlath Burns has stated that the All-Ireland finals will remain in July for 2026, adding that a future move to August will be a decision for his successor.

Football • 30 Apr

Burns won't retract Naas email despite Gallagher threat

GAA President Jarlath Burns has said he has no intention of retracting the contents of an email he sent to Naas GAA, despite the threat of legal action from Rory Gallagher.

Football • 17 Jan

Rory Gallagher claims he was set to be appointed by Naas before Jarlath Burns' intervention

Gallagher threatens legal action against Burns

Rory Gallagher has threatened to take legal action against GAA President Jarlath Burns if he does not retract the contents of an email he sent to Naas GAA club.

Football • 09 Jan

Fermanagh manager Kieran Donnelly will take charge of Ulster this weekend

Donnelly: Full-time managers could help players' load

Fermanagh football boss Kieran Donnelly believes there is "merit" in the idea of having inter-county managers in full-time roles in order to help deal with the increasing load on players and set-ups.

Football • 15 Oct 24

Jarlath Burns: "People said they wanted to see more kicking, catching, more one-to-one competition, and long-range scores"

Back to football basics key for Burns in rules debate

GAA president Jarlath Burns on his hope that the "basic principles" of Gaelic football can again flourish following the trialling of the proposed rule changes to the code.

Football • 13 Oct 24

'We know that Páirc Uí Chaoimh is open for all business and we would recommend as many games as possible to be in it'

Burns: GAA supportive of Páirc Uí Chaoimh as Euros host

GAA President Jarlath Burns says the association is "very supportive" of Super Valu Páírc Uí Chaoimh hosting Euro 2028 games after Casement Park was ruled out of the reckoning.

Soccer • 18 Sep 24

(From L-R) Neil McManus, GAA president Jarlath Burns, HDC chair Terry Reilly, Camogie president Brian Molloy and Brian Cody

Burns targets spread of hurling challengers by 2034

GAA president Jarlath Burns has set the long-term goal of expanding the number of hurling counties competing for Liam MacCarthy by 2034, the association's 150th anniversary.

Hurling • 25 Sep 24

'The championship should have jeopardy, it should be more of a blunt instrument'

Burns: Football championship change likely next season

Three of the teams entering the preliminary quarter-finals, Derry, Roscommon and Monaghan, have won only one of their four championship games this season.

Football • 17 Jun 24

The final cost of building the stadium is set to exceed £300m, according to some estimates

Ulster GAA want urgent action on Casement Park delay

Ulster GAA officials want the Northern Ireland Executive members to urgently focus their attention on the stagnated Casement Park redevelopment.

Football • 13 Jun 24

Euro 2028 had been due to come to Northern Ireland

GAA president admits Casement unlikely for Euro 2028

GAA president Jarlath Burns had admitted Casement Park is unlikely to be ready to host Euro 2028 matches, describing his outlook as 'pessimistic'.

Football • 12 Jun 24

Burns defends All-Ireland finals ticket price increases

GAA President Jarlath Burns has defended the hike to All-Ireland final ticket prices, but conceded that "€100 is a lot" for the showpiece matches.

Football • 10 Jun 24

Seán Cavanagh has clarified comments he made on The Saturday Game

Cavanagh clarifies GAA comments after Burns riposte

Seán Cavanagh has clarified his comments about the GAA's finances after coming in for criticism from the organisation's president Jarlath Burns.

Football • 13 May 24

GAA president Jarlath Burns has come out defending GAAGO

Burns 'very surprised' by Government criticism of GAAGO

GAA president Jarlath Burns has said that he is "very surprised" by criticism of the GAAGO service from the Government, adding that "you would almost think there was an election coming up."

Hurling • 14 May 24

Jarlath Burns holding the Tailteann Cup with players from participating counties in the background

Burns enthused by 'most open' Tailteann Cup

The third season of the Tailteann Cup was launched at Croke Park today, with GAA president Jarlath Burns describing it as "the most open it has been".

Football • 08 May 24

The last two All-Ireland football finals have taken place in July

Burns: All-Ireland finals could return to September

A return to September for All-Ireland finals is a possibility, but only if counties adopt uniformed club championships, GAA president Jarlath Burns has said.

Football • 16 Apr 24

Enda McGinley would like to see a 'one-man tackle' rule introduced

FRC need to spring clean rather than clear out

Derry's thrilling Division 1 final win over Dublin has put the rules debate in a new light, and 'balance' is the key word for any discussion.

Football • 07 Apr 24

GAA Football Review Committee chairperson Jim Gavin during a briefing held at Croke Park on Friday

Gavin targets 2025 for trialling of 'rule enhancements'

Former Dublin manager Jim Gavin says the Football Review Committee which he is chairing is aiming for any "rule enhancements" to be in place for a trial period by the start of the 2025 season.

Football • 05 Apr 24

Former Dublin boss Jim Gavin will lead the new group

Gavin to head Football Review group, Burns takes office

Former Dublin manager Jim Gavin has been named as the man to lead the GAA's new Football Review Committee.

Football • 24 Feb 24

'I want to see a game of Gaelic football that is attractive to watch'

Attractive football a goal for new GAA president Burns

New GAA president Jarlath Burns says Gaelic football evolving into a more attractive code to watch and slimming down the inter-county game are among his priorities as he begins his three-year term.

GAA • 24 Feb 24

Jarlath Burns will formally take over today

Burns set to take over GAA presidency today

Jarlath Burns will become the 41st president of the GAA today when he succeeds Larry McCarthy of New York at GAA Annual Congress in Newry.

Football • 24 Feb 24

Jarlath Burns (L) will succeed Larry McCarthy this weekend

Regret-free McCarthy ready to pass the baton onto Burns

Outgoing GAA president Larry McCarthy has said that he will hand the reins over to Jarlath Burns regret free as the 2024 Congress begins to take centre stage.

Football • 22 Feb 24

Casement Park has been out of action for a decade

Burns: GAA must not raise Casement Park contribution

GAA President-elect Jarlath Burns has said that the association should not be expected to up their financial contribution to the Casement Park project despite rising costs.

Football • 03 Mar 23

Jarlath Burns has spoken about the issue of abuse in the GAA

Burns in favour of club ranking system to tackle abuse

GAA President elect Jarlath Burns has told RTÉ Sport that he would be in favour of more diligent tracking of club player and supporter behaviour in order to cut down on the abuse of match officials.

Football • 02 Mar 23