Jarlath Burns (Irish: Iarlaith Ó Broin; born 1968) is an Irish former Gaelic footballer and current president of the GAA. His league and championship career at senior level with the Armagh county team spanned thirteen seasons from 1987 until 1999.[2]
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| President of the Gaelic Athletic Association | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assumed office 24 February 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preceded by | Larry McCarthy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 1968 (age 55–56) Silverbridge,[1] County Armagh, Northern Ireland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Irish | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Secondary school principal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Career
editBurns debuted with the Armagh senior team in 1987 and captained Armagh to an Ulster title in 1999. Burns also won two McKenna Cup titles.
He managed the Ireland women's international rules football team that defeated Australia in the 2006 Ladies' International Rules Series.[3][4]
In retirement from playing, Burns has become involved in the administrative affairs of the Gaelic Athletic Association. He has served as an underage manager, club chairman and secretary with his local club. At county level, Burns was Armagh's Central Council delegate from 2010 to 2015. His involvement with the GAA at national level began in 2000 when he was appointed as the first players’ representative to Central Council. Since then, he has been involved in Scór, the GAA's medical and welfare committee, the GAA 125 anniversary committee and the pitch presentations committee, and he chaired the standing committee on playing rules.[5]
In 2013, he became the principal of St Paul's High School, Bessbrook.[6] Burns has worked in the media as a Gaelic football analyst on The Championship on the BBC,[7] and on TG4.[5]
In February 2023, he was elected to succeed Larry McCarthy as President of the Gaelic Athletic Association. Burns' three-year presidential term began on 24 February 2024.[8]
In a wide-ranging interview on BBC Northern Ireland's Talkback on 17 April 2024, Burns spoke to William Crawley over many issues the GAA faces.[9][10]
Burns, fluent in Irish, is married to Suzanne and they have five children.[5] One of them, Jarly Óg, has played for Armagh,[11][12][13] as has a nephew, Paddy.[14]
References
edit- ^ Columba O'Hare, 'A weekend to remember for Jarlath Burns'. Newry.ie, 25 February 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024
- ^ "Armagh's Jarlath Burns". Hogan Stand. 15 January 1993. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- ^ "Players Launch First Ever Ladies International Rules Test Series". ladiesgaelic.ie. 26 October 2006. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
- ^ "Ireland v Australia – Ladies International Rules Series 2nd Test Photos". www.sportsfile.com. 4 November 2006. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
- ^ a b c 'Jarlath Burns to become 41st Uachtarán CLG'. Gaelic Athletic Association, 22 February 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024
- ^ Moriarty, Gerry (17 July 2017). "Life in south Armagh: 'It was the GAA that kept me out of IRA'". The Irish Times. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
- ^ Hannigan, Mary (27 August 2012). "Donegal may be in a league of their own, but no it's not rugby". The Irish Times. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
Over on BBC Northern Ireland they were no less befuddled... "Predictions?" asked Austin O'Callaghan. Jarlath [Burns of Armagh]: "Cork." Mickey [Harte of Tyrone]: "Cork." Paddy [Bradley of Derry]: "Cork." [...] Final whistle. "Well?" asked Austin, but his guests didn't really know where – or how – to start.
- ^ Harrington, John (26 February 2024). "Jarlath Burns sets out his goals for GAA Presidency". GAA.ie. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ 'GAA "will not meddle" over PSNI recruitment, says president'. BBC News, 17 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024
- ^ 'GAA President Jarlath Burns says Orange Order and GAA have shared appeal but sport has "some distance to go" to appeal to unionists'. Belfast Telegraph, 17 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024
- ^ Campbell, John (18 March 2023). "Jarly Og Burns proving vital for Armagh in county's League push". Belfast Telegraph.
- ^ "'He was exhausted' - Armagh rising star Jarlath Óg Burns was taken to hospital after Cavan defeat". Independent.ie. 10 June 2019.
- ^ "Jarly Og Burns to skipper Armagh as Aidan Nugent returns after two missed seasons". The Irish News. 17 December 2021.
- ^ "Burns relishing Ulster final chance after 2023 injury absence". BBC. 11 May 2024.
The Orchard County have also produced decent midfielders and GAA presidents and current Uachtarán Cumann Lúthchleas Gael, Jarlath Burns, happens to be Paddy's uncle, with cousin Jarly Og also a crucial member of Kieran McGeeney's squad.
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