Jarlath Burns backs August All-Ireland finals in 2027 and return for provincial final replays

The GAA president said that Croke Park is not available in August of 2026 but supports the All-Ireland finals being played on the first and third weeks of August from 2027 on. 

GAA president Jarlath Burns said he is "very much in favour of replays where at all possible". Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

GAA president Jarlath Burns has given his support to provincial final replays from next year and All-Ireland finals moving to August in 2027.

Burns confirmed Croke Park is unavailable in August next year due to yet-to-be-announced concerts but gave his backing to the deciders being pushed into the first and third weekends of the month in two years’ time having taken feedback from units.