Person: Mickey Burke

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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McGill: Promotion perfect springboard to summer

Paul Keane When Meath finally gained promotion to Division 1 by beating Fermanagh last month, veteran defender Mickey Burke admitted it was ‘almost more important than the Championship’.

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Burke hits target with return to leagues’s top tier

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Reilly points the finger at Meath defectors

Club fare alone can’t fill the April vacuum

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Meath bed in the blanket defence

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Greg O’Kane: Antrim must rediscover pride

Catch-up with what you've missed so far today with our lunchtime briefing

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Thu, 23 Jun, 2016

I was regarded as a ‘baddie’, says Meath stalwart Mickey Burke

Strapping Meath defender Mickey Burke reckons he was “made out to be the baddie”’ after the biting saga that followed the Royals’ last clash with Dublin.

Thu, 23 Jun, 2016

Meath send out good signals in beating Louth

Meath 0-20 Louth 1-13: There’s a creeping optimism within Meath football that something very good might be just around the corner.

Mon, 13 Jun, 2016

Mick O’Dowd recalls ultimate ‘where were you when’ moment

It was the ultimate ‘where were you when’ moment and Meath manager Mick O’Dowd doesn’t need to think too long about where he was when Joe Sheridan scored that goal six years ago.

Thu, 09 Jun, 2016

Michael McCann: I was bitten in Ulster Club game

Michael McCann has confirmed he was bitten during Sunday’s Ulster Club SFC quarter-final defeat by Crossmaglen.

Tue, 03 Nov, 2015

Mick O’Dowd puts no stock in Meath’s historical dominance

Those who partitioned Meath from Westmeath around 500 years ago didn’t do the Lake County any favours, not in Gaelic football terms at least.

Sat, 27 Jun, 2015

Manager commends O’Gara’s composure

Jim Gavin has commended the restraint of Eoghan O’Gara in the face of intense provocation in last month’s Leinster final.

Fri, 08 Aug, 2014

O’Neill: I had no role in Armagh suspensions

GAA president Liam O’Neill has rejected Paul Grimley’s assertion that he, along with Director General Páraic Duffy and the media, influenced the decision to ban three Armagh players earlier this summer.

Wed, 30 Jul, 2014

Bouncing ideas for a better basketball future

July and August mean different things to different people, but for a lot of readers it means one thing no matter what sport they follow. Summer sports camps for the kids.

Mon, 28 Jul, 2014

O’Connell: Meath had to move on quickly from bite claim

Meath great Martin O’Connell said the county had no choice but to move on quickly from Mick O’Dowd’s allegation Mickey Burke was bitten by a Dublin player.

Thu, 24 Jul, 2014

O’Gara in the clear as ‘bite’ probe over

Dublin footballer Eoghan O’Gara is in the clear after disciplinary chiefs opted not to pursue allegations of biting during Sunday’s Leinster football final.

Wed, 23 Jul, 2014

'What are you going to do, blow it out?'; Sunday Game panellists back O’Gara over alleged bite

Former inter-county stars Tomás O’Sé, Owen Mulligan and Dermot Earley have come out in support of Dublin footballer Eoghan O’Gara after accusations of biting an opponent in Sunday’s Leinster final were levelled against him.

Tue, 22 Jul, 2014

GAA to probe bite claim as ‘blase’ RTÉ slammed

The GAA are expected to launch an investigation into Meath manager Mick O’Dowd’s claim that Mickey Burke was bitten by a Dublin player, after the player’s claim was mentioned in the referee’s report.

Tue, 22 Jul, 2014

The Briefing - Your Monday morning news catch up

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Mon, 21 Jul, 2014

Meath’s Burke bitten on finger

Dublin last night refused to comment on Mick O’Dowd’s allegation that one of their players bit Mickey Burke.

Mon, 21 Jul, 2014

Investigation likely after claims that Meath player was bitten

An investigation looks set to be launched after Meath manager Mick O’Dowd claimed after the Leinster final that one of his players - Mickey Burke - had been bitten in the second-half.

Sun, 20 Jul, 2014

Blisters force Burke out of decider but believes Meath in safe hands

Those who know him best will tell you it takes a lot to fell Mickey Burke.

Sat, 19 Jul, 2014

Meath boss hits back at Ryan

Meath manager Mick O’Dowd has taken a thinly-veiled swipe at Jason Ryan for his criticism of Kevin Reilly’s tackle on Paddy Brophy in last Sunday week’s Leinster semi-final.

Thu, 10 Jul, 2014

Controversy not a distraction

Meath 4-18 DCU 3-06

Mon, 20 Jan, 2014

Longwood reach first final in 52 years

Longwood qualified for the Meath SHC final for the first time since 1961 after sensationally ousting holders Kiltale, 1-22 to 2-16, at Páirc Tailteann on Saturday.

Mon, 23 Sep, 2013

Last Banner outpost

With a stand-out name like Brendan Bugler representing the small parish, Whitegate stands proud this week.

Tue, 10 Sep, 2013

Kilkenny display undermines O’Shea jibe

Dublin 2-15 Meath 0-14

Mon, 15 Jul, 2013

Old rivalry but Dubs stronger than ever in new era

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Sat, 13 Jul, 2013

Burke is Meath's only change

Mickey Burke has been named in the Meath team to take on defending champions Dublin in Sunday's Leinster SFC final at Croke Park (throw-in 2pm).

Fri, 12 Jul, 2013

Meath and Wexford teams named for semi

There are two changes to the Meath defence for their Leinster SFC semi-final clash with Wexford at Croke Park on Sunday (throw-in 2pm).

Fri, 28 Jun, 2013

Wicklow run Royals close as goal proves pivotal

Wicklow 1-12 Meath 1-17

Sat, 15 Jun, 2013

Meath pair set for Championship debuts

Meath manager Mick O'Dowd has included two Championship debutants in his team to face Wicklow in Saturday's Leinster SFC quarter-final in Aughrim (throw-in 7pm).

Thu, 13 Jun, 2013

Laois in great shape for Dubs tie

Laois head to Croke Park next weekend for their clash with Dublin full of confidence and with a real pep in their step – I was going to say “momentum” – but it has now officially become the most overused word in the GAA lexicon during the qualifiers.

Mon, 30 Jul, 2012

Laois hold on to advance past Meath

Laois 1-15 Meath 1-12

Sat, 28 Jul, 2012

Ward in for Royals ahead of Laois qualifier

Cian Ward will replace the injured Stephen Bray in the Meath team to play Laois in tomorrow's All-Ireland SFC fourth round qualifier.

Fri, 27 Jul, 2012

Meathman Burke expecting tough test from Dubs

Meath defender Mickey Burke admits he is not the most talented footballer in the world, but he is undoubtedly proud of being ever-present of late in the Royals' starting line-up.

Fri, 20 Jul, 2012

Burke feels pressure lift following Royals’ revival

Kildare beaten, convincingly.

Wed, 18 Jul, 2012

Meath upset odds to see off Kildare

Meath 1-17 Kildare 1-11

Sun, 01 Jul, 2012

Royal stalwart Reilly misses clash with Lilywhites

As expected, Meath full-back Kevin Reilly has been ruled out of Sunday’s Leinster semi-final against Kildare.

Fri, 29 Jun, 2012

Last-gasp goal earns Carlow reprieve

Carlow 1-12 Meath 1-12

Sun, 10 Jun, 2012

Bray back to bolster Royals

Stephen Bray will return from injury to lead the Meath attack in Sunday's Leinster SFC quarter-final against Carlow at O'Connor Park (throw-in 2pm).

Fri, 08 Jun, 2012

Counihan resists temptation to tinker for Kingdom clash

Cork boss Conor Counihan has kept faith with the side that claimed the honours in last month’s league final against Mayo for their 2012 championship opener against Kerry in Sunday’s Munster SFC semi-final.

Fri, 08 Jun, 2012

Louth humble Meath

Meath 1-8 Louth 2-14, Pairc Tailteann

Sun, 08 Apr, 2012

Bradley looks sharp as Derry ease fears

Derry eased their relegation fears with a significant, if hardly stylish, victory over out-of-sorts Meath in Navan.

Mon, 19 Mar, 2012

GAA stars set for clash of the ash in Ethiopia fundraiser

THEY are used to focusing on O’Byrne Cup and Waterford Crystal Cup action in January but five GAA inter-county stars are getting set for a pre-season game with a twist next week when they play in front of 20,000 Ethiopians.

Fri, 20 Jan, 2012

O'Byrne Cup sees Longford fall to DCU

Meath, Kildare and DCU advanced to the Bord na Mona O'Byrne Cup semi-finals this afternoon, while in the Shield competition Laois, DIT and Wicklow all claimed victories.

Sun, 15 Jan, 2012

Murphy steers Donegal towards promotion bid with win

Donegal 1-12 Meath 0-10

Sat, 27 Mar, 2010

O’Connor rings the changes for Kerry opener

ALL-IRELAND champions Kerry have named just five of the team that started in last September’s victory over Cork for tomorrow’s NFL Division 1 opener against Dublin in Killarney.

Sat, 06 Feb, 2010

Kingdom turn to Kennelly for battle with Royals

TADHG KENNELLY has been named at centre-forward ahead of Tommy Walsh on the Kerry team for Sunday’s All-Ireland SFC semi-final showdown against Meath at Croke Park.

Fri, 28 Aug, 2009