Tom Burke (Irish revolutionary and sportsman)
Tom Burke | |
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Burke winning the 440 yard open in Croke Park, 1915 | |
| Born | 17 February 1894 Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland |
| Died | 26 August 1967 (aged 73) Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland |
| Spouse |
Eileen O'Reilly (m. 1931) |
| Relatives | Christopher Burke (brother), Eamonn Duggan (cousin) |
Thomas Burke (17 February 1894 – 26 August 1967)) was an Irish revolutionary, sportsman and referee. He spent time in 10 British prisons for his revolutionary activities as the founder of the Drogheda Volunteers during the Irish revolutionary period. Burke played inter-county Gaelic football for Louth, and refereed the 1928 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final. He was also an athlete.