Jarlath Burns

Jarlath Burns

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Jarlath Burns is the current president of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), known for his commitment to promoting the values of the organization and advocating for justice regarding historical cases of violence against its members. At the recent GAA congress, he honored the family of Seán Brown, highlighting their long struggle for truth and accountability.

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GAA president Jarlath Burns was there at his home club.

Kerry to play Tyrone, Dublin to play Galway – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-06-22
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Jarlath Burns is the GAA president who addressed the protesters during the Congress.

GAA Congress disrupted by protesters calling for end to Allianz deal – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-28
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Jarlath Burns is the predecessor of Derek Kent as GAA president.

Wexford’s Derek Kent chosen as next GAA president – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-28
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Jarlath Burns has previously promised to tackle the issue in his role as president.

Ulster rivals Armagh and Donegal meet in Division One – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-22
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GAA president Jarlath Burns referencing the work of the Amateur Status Review Committee.

GAA formally recognises GPA image rights in new four-year deal – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-11-30
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Jarlath Burns is the president of the GAA and leads the Amateur Status Review Committee.

Barring outside managers risks unjust penalising of weakest teams – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-10-22
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Jarlath Burns, the GAA president, contacted Heather Humphreys to sympathise about the line of questioning she faced.

‘I was surprised to be asked about something my husband was doing before I met him’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-10-18
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GAA president Jarlath Burns thanked FRC chair Jim Gavin and the committee members for their hard work, which has transformed the game.

Clock hooter to continue to operate in football matches – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-10-05
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GAA president Jarlath Burns paid tribute to the work of the FRC.

Final FRC report proposes review of four-point goal and suggests handpass trial at youth level – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-05
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Cllr Flynn called on GAA president Jarlath Burns to suspend the band in its present form from performing.

Instruments painted black to highlight battle by Artane Band abuse survivors to change its name and uniform – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-08-19
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Jarlath Burns has expressed his desire to see the men’s finals pushed back a couple of weeks.

Camogie and women’s football should take August for themselves – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-08-07
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Jarlath Burns, the GAA president, attended the funeral.

‘The only comfort we have is that Vanessa, James and Sara are together and finally safe’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-08-02
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Jarlath Burns, the GAA president, attended the funeral of Vanessa Whyte and her children.

Mother and two children killed in Co Fermanagh shooting are ‘irreplaceable’, funeral told – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-08-02
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Jarlath Burns, the GAA president, praised Jack O'Connor for his achievements.

‘Tough old year’ ends sweetly for Kerry manager Jack O’Connor – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-07-28
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Jarlath Burns suggested that Jack O’Connor should be considered among the Kerry immortals.

Kerry meet the moment to blow Donegal away for one of the sweetest All-Irelands they’ve ever won – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-07-27
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Jarlath Burns is advocating for changes to the All-Ireland preliminary quarter-finals.

Ronan Maher leads the way for Tipperary’s stunning triumph – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-07-21
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Jarlath Burns is the president of the GAA and has expressed concerns about Rory Gallagher's appointment.

GAA manager Rory Gallagher seeks damages from Jarlath Burns and the association over alleged defamation – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-07-01
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GAA president Jarlath Burns is in studio for the draw.

Dublin drawn against Tyrone, Donegal to face Monaghan – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-06-23
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GAA president Jarlath Burns has defended the GAA’s Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) after criticism from Jim McGuinness.

GAA president Jarlath Burns defends CCCC after Jim McGuinness criticism – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-06-18
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Jarlath Burns is the GAA president who welcomed the investment for the redevelopment of Casement Park.

Casement Park rebuild receives boost with £50m allocation from UK government – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-06-12
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Jarlath Burns is the GAA president who spoke about the success of competitions in providing competitive games.

Tiered hurling system sending ill-prepared counties round in circles – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-06-01
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Jarlath Burns is the GAA president who attended an extraordinary meeting in Westport.

Why were the GAA’s top officials in Westport? – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-05-31
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Jarlath Burns is the GAA president who condemned the toxic activity targeted towards Mayo County Board officers.

Mayo GAA deny claims of financial mismanagement and reveal threats to county board members – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-05-27
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Jarlath Burns established a new Hurling Development Committee.

If hurling is so good, why is it so small? – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-04-28
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GAA president Jarlath Burns has spoken out on the lack of action on the proposed stadium.

South Antrim GAA to ramp up Build Casement Park campaign – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-04-11
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Jarlath Burns intervened in Rory Gallagher's appointment as a coach to the Naas senior football team, expressing concerns about the decision.

Rory Gallagher issues legal proceedings against GAA and Jarlath Burns – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-04-04
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GAA president Jarlath Burns said, 'He was, quite simply, the man with the Midas touch.'

‘He set the standard for all of us and we’re only trotting after him’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-04-03
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