The new York-based man earned a surprise election victory over Jarlath Burns at February’s Congress, and he will replace John Horan as President next year.

“I think this will be a period where there will be great focus and great reflection on the GAA family worldwide,” Ó Fearghaíl said.

“That will not just be on Larry McCarthy personally, but it’s an opportunity for the media and everyone just to reflect a little bit more perhaps on the absolute impact of the GAA around the world.”

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