Gerry Burke is an Irish former hurler who played as a right wing-forward for the

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senior team. Born in

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, Burke first played competitive hurling in his youth. He made his senior debut with Offaly during the 1967-68 National League and immediately became a regular member of the team. At club level Burke is a one-time

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medallist with St Rynagh's. He also won numerous

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medals with the club.

Honours

;St Rynagh's *

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References

Living people St Rynagh's hurlers Offaly inter-county hurlers Year of birth missing (living people) {{Offaly-hurling-bio-stub