Christopher Burke | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Christopher_Burke,_c._1920.jpg) Burke in Bailieborough, Cavan, c. 1920 | |
| Born | 4 August 1898 Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland |
| Died | 23 June 1964 (aged 65) Bryanstown, County Meath, Ireland |
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Christopher Patrick Burke (4 August 1898[1] – 23 June 1964[1]) was an Irish revolutionary, hunger striker and sportsman from the prominent Drogheda family, the Burkes of Duleek Street. At just 21, he was made officer in command of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) Arsenal in Bailieborough, County Cavan, on the recommendation of General Seán Mac Eoin. During the Irish Civil War, he underwent a hunger strike lasting twenty-three days.[2][3]
- ^ a b "Irish Genealogy". civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ Gerrard, Richard (2015). Personalities, characters, sporting greats and politicians of all kinds from old and not so old Drogheda.
- ^ Obituary of Christopher P. Burke, Drogheda Independent, 11 July 1964