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Fintan Burke clears his lines for St Thomas' after controversially not conceding a goal

David Burke driven by hurt as Gaels slam goal decision

St Thomas' star David Burke said that the Galway outfit's All-Ireland triumph was driven by their inability to get over the line in recent seasons while O'Loughlin Gaels selector Nigel Skehan has slammed the decision not to award the Leinster champions a first-half goal.

GAA • 22 Jan 24

David Burke will be involved off the field with Galway in 2023

Burke remains hopeful ahead of different 2023

David Burke remains hopeful that he will play for Galway again as he looks forward to a different role with the squad in 2023.

GAA • 20 Apr 23

David Burke made his senior Galway debut in 2010

Galway's Burke suffers season-ending cruciate injury

Galway's 2017 All-Ireland winning captain David Burke has suffered a cruciate ligament injury that will rule him out of action for the rest of the season.

GAA • 20 Mar 23

Burke impressed in last year's All-Ireland semi-final against Limerick

Boost for Galway as David Burke commits for 2023 season

Galway hurlers have received a timely boost at the outset of the season with 2017 All-Ireland winning captain David Burke committing to at least another year with the Tribesmen.

GAA • 10 Jan 23

David Burke, left, celebrate St Thomas' county final victory with team-mate James Barrett

Burke says it's 'time to move on' for Galway hurlers

The protracted saga surrounding the appointment of a Galway hurling manager has come to an end and 2017 All-Ireland winning captain David Burke believes it is time the Tribesmen move forward.

GAA • 11 Nov 19

David Burke: 'The Championship keeps giving and giving'

Galway have replaced softness with steel - Burke

Galway captain David Burke believes a "softness" cost the county in years gone by - but it's not there now.

GAA • 16 Aug 18

David Burke: Munster survivors have earned their crust

Galway captain David Burke believes the teams coming out of a stunningly competitive Munster championship will be sharper than ever and primed for a thunderous charge for Liam MacCarthy.

GAA • 29 Jun 18

Burke and Canning were absent from Galway's victory over Antrim in the league.

Burke and Canning 'a few weeks off' Galway return

Galway manager Micheál Donoghue says that All-Ireland winning captain David Burke, and star forward Joe Canning, are 'still a few weeks off' making their return to the panel for the 2018 season.

Hurling • 28 Jan 18

Joe Canning, Conor Whelan and Galway kitman Tex Callaghan pay tribute to Niall Donohue after the All-Ireland final

'He was a great hurler, it's a pity he wasn't there'

Galway hurler Niall Donohue's death in 2013 was national news but his loss is still being felt locally, writes Declan Whooley.

GAA • 02 Dec 17

Waterford's Kieran Bennett and David Burke of Galway

David Burke never stopped believing

Some Galway players could scarcely believe what was after happening when the final whistle blew in Sunday's All-Ireland final win over Waterford.

GAA • 04 Sep 17

Joe Canning has been recovering from an injury picked up the Leinster FInal

Burke: Joe Canning relishing return for Tipp clash

Galway captain David Burke insists that the inspirational Joe Canning will "definitely" return for the All-Ireland semi-final clash with Tipperary next month.

GAA • 26 Jul 17

David Burke