Jarlath Burns wants All-Ireland football winners to open championship in New York

Connacht GAA secretary John Prenty said a review of the agreement between the province and New York will take place after next year. 

Connacht counties travelling to play New York in the opening round of the championship is estimated to cost €250,000. Pic: Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

GAA president Jarlath Burns wants to see the All-Ireland senior football champions begin their championship campaign in New York.

As Connacht counties bemoan the financial costs associated with beginning their provincial championship in Gaelic Park every April, Burns has suggested the previous year’s winners commence their defence in the US.