Burke: 'not having an All-Ireland medal in my own back pocket is a big driving force for me'

Five defeats in six All-Ireland semi-final appearances up to that epic win over the Waterford club last month is an indisputable fact but Fintan Burke is harnessing it as personal motivation.

16 January 2024; Fintan Burke of St Thomas', Galway pictured ahead of the AIB GAA Senior Club Championship Hurling All-Ireland Final, between St Thomas' and O'Loughlin Gaels. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Being written off against Ballygunner was a personal spur for Fintan Burke and the perception of St Thomas as underachievers outside Galway is another for him.

Five defeats in six All-Ireland semi-final appearances up to that epic win over the Waterford club last month is an indisputable fact but Burke is harnessing it as personal motivation.