Liam Burke (hurler)

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Liam Burke
Personal information
Irish name Liam de Búrca
Sport Hurling
Position Midfielder
Born (1972-09-02) 2 September 1972 (age 47)
Kilconieron, County Galway, Ireland
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Occupation Farmer
Club(s)
YearsClub
Kilconieron
Club titles
Galway titles 0
Inter-county(ies)*
YearsCountyApps (scores)
1992-2001
Galway ? (4-25)
Inter-county titles
All-Irelands 0
NHL 1
All Stars 0
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 19:42, 26 August 2012.

Liam Burke (born 2 September 1972) is an Irish former hurler who played as a forward and midfield for the Galway senior team. [1]

An All-Ireland-winning captain in the under-21 grade, Burke made his first appearance for the senior team during the 1991-92 National League and became a regular member of the team over much of the next decade. During that time he won one National Hurling League winners' medal.

At club level Burke played with the Kilconieron club.

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References

  1. "Interview: Liam Burke". Hogan Stand. 12 February 1993. Retrieved 26 August 2012.
Achievements
Preceded by
Tony Browne
(Waterford)
All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Final
winning captain

1993
Succeeded by
Philly Larkin
(Kilkenny)