Jarlath Burns rules himself out of the running to be the next President of Ireland

“Let me do that very clearly, that is not on my radar,” said Burns.

THAT'S A PLUS: Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Jarlath Burns speaking on GAA+ during day two of the GAA Congress at The Abbey Hotel in Donegal. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Jarlath Burns has distanced himself from speculation he will run as a candidate in the Irish presidential election later this year.

The GAA president insists he will return to work as principal of St Paul’s High School outside Newry when his term as uachtarán concludes in February 2027 despite rumours Sinn Féin are considering him as their candidate in the race to replace Michael D Higgins.