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Brian Burke (Gaelic footballer)

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Brian Burke is an Irish retired Gaelic footballer who played as a midfielder for the Tipperary senior team.[1]

From Fethard, Co. Tipperary. Burke first arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of fifteen when he first linked up with the Tipperary minor team before later joining the under-21 and junior sides. Burke made his senior debut during the 1985 championship and played at inter-county level for Tipperary for 13 years.

He has won five Tipperary Senior Football Championship medals with his club, Fethard.[citation needed]

He represented Ireland against Australia in the 1990 International Rules Series.[citation needed]

He retired from inter-county football following the conclusion of the 1998 championship.[citation needed]

In retirement from playing Burke became involved in team management and coaching. He has served as a selector with the Tipperary minor, under-21 and senior teams.[2]

Honours

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Player

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Fethard
Tipperary

References

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  1. ^ "Profile: Frank Howlin". Hogan Stand. 26 June 1992. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
  2. ^ Guiton, John (14 September 2010). "Burke Set To Join Football Backroom Team". Tipperary Star. Retrieved 2 August 2015.[permanent dead link]