Jarlath Burns: 'We could see Ballygunner playing Ballygunner in the final. Is that what we want?'

Cork and Kerry have made strong calls for local councils to do more for GAA clubs, including rates exemptions.

Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Jarlath Burns, left, and GAA National Demographics Committee chairperson Benny Hurl during the launch of the GAA National Demographics Report at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

GAA president Jarlath Burns has called for local and national authorities to rethink “the profound impact that the GAA has on communities”.

As Burns launched the GAA’s demographic plan to tackle the existential difficulties faced by rural clubs and facilities deficiencies experienced by urban units, he spoke of how Cork and Kerry have made strong calls for local councils to do more for GAA clubs who sustain communities.