David Burke (Kilkenny hurler)

David Burke (born 15 December 1963) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a goalkeeper for the Kilkenny and Wexford senior teams.[1]

David Burke
Personal information
Irish name Daithí de Búrca
Sport Hurling
Position Goalkeeper
Born (1963-12-15) 15 December 1963
Urlingford, County Kilkenny, Ireland
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Nickname Stoney
Club(s)
Years Club
 Emeralds
Mooncoin
Rathgarogue-Cushinstown
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
1984-1990
1991-1992
 Kilkenny
Wexford		 3 (0-00)
3 (0-00)
Inter-county titles
Leinster titles 2
All-Irelands 0
NHL 0
All Stars 0
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 00:45, 20 August 2014.

Born in Urlingford, County Kilkenny, Burke first played competitive hurling during his schooling at Johnstown Vocational School. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Kilkenny minor team, before later joining the under-21 and junior sides. He made his senior debut during the 1984-85 National Hurling League. Burke enjoyed a five-year career with Kilkenny before later joining the Wexford senior team.[2][3] He won one Leinster medal and one National Hurling League medal as a non-playing substitute.

At club level Burke is a one-time championship medallist in the intermediate grade with Mooncoin. He began his career with Emeralds before later joining Rathgarogue-Cushinstown.

Throughout his career Burke made a combined total of six championship appearances. He retired from inter-county hurling following the conclusion of the 1992 championship.

Honours

Team
Johnstown Vocational School
Mooncoin
Kilkenny

References
  1. Carney, Kevin (17 July 1992). "David Burke". Hogan Stand website. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
  2. "David Burke (Kilkenny)". Hurling Stats website. Archived from the original on 21 August 2014. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
  3. "David Burke (Wexford)". Hurling Stats website. Archived from the original on 21 August 2014. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
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