Galway hurling great David Burke announces retirement

The 35-year-old steps aside after 16 senior seasons in the maroon and white.
Galway hurling great David Burke announces retirement

Galway's David Burke. Pic:  ©INPHO/Bryan Keane

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025 - 09:09
John Fogarty

Galway’s 2017 All-Ireland senior hurling winning captain David Burke has announced his inter-county retirement.

The 35-year-old steps aside after 16 senior seasons in the maroon and white.

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