John Fogarty: Jarlath Burns has to nail All-Ireland final dates – once and for all
Jarlath Burns: Has given mixed messages on what he views as the optimum All-Ireland final dates. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
September. July. August. July… where GAA president Jarlath Burns sees the All-Ireland finals eventually falling, it’s difficult to ascertain.
While he said he would “absolutely love” for the games to be returned to September, his comments last year appeared more aspirational than realistic. And yet the compromise of August he ruled out for 2026 because of concerts in Croke Park.
