Working off a squad of 40 for this weekend’s game against Roscommon, only 23 of that number were involved last year. The majority of younger people in Ireland are looking towards Australia, if they are thinking of travelling or work abroad. “Out here over the last couple of [presidential] terms, there has been a tightening up of visas, and particularly the longer-term visas. Personally, I would like to see the All-Ireland champions go out and start their championship every year in New York. It is a hard circle to square because for New York to be competitive long term, it needs more games.”

Source: Irish Examiner April 07, 2026 11:06 UTC