Jarlath Burns addresses alleged sexual assault during Armagh GAA trip to Miami
irishmirror.ie — January 18, 2025, 12:01 PM UTC
Jarlath Burns, the GAA president, addressed an alleged sexual assault during an Armagh GAA trip to Miami. He has not spoken publicly to respect the anonymity of those involved and has stepped back from the investigation team due to his close ties to the case. A 30-year-old man was arrested last month on suspicion of sexual assault but has been released on bail. Burns emphasized the importance of privacy and stated that the GAA is working on adult safeguarding measures, including a new sports integrity unit. Burns plans to speak publicly about the incident when appropriate. He noted that the GAA is learning from past issues and is committed to improving safeguarding practices within the organization.