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Football quarters draw, Dubs blow hurling wide open

Ciarán Whelan and Davy Burke join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to look back on the weekend where the football quarter-final teams were decided, while Shane McGrath joins for the hurling to reflect on the greatest shock of the 21st century.

Football • 17 hrs

It's mission accomplished for Davy Burke and Roscommon

Job done for Burke as Rossies go straight back up

Davy Burke tells RTÉ's Sunday Sport that he's relieved to see his Roscommon team secure promotion back to Division 1 of the Allianz Football League after an anxious wait at the death.

Football • 23 Mar

Roscommon manager Davy Burke with Diarmuid Murtagh after the victory in Drogheda

Burke: 'Handing the ball back is a bit ridiculous'

Roscommon football manager Davy Burke has hit out at the new rule where a player must respectfully hand the opposition the ball following a foul, labelling it a bit ridiculous.

Football • 03 Feb

Roscommon and Down produced the type of scoreline only seen in hurling in recent years

Burke enthralled by new-rule chaos and victorious start

Roscommon manager Davy Burke said a rip-roaring clash with Down was an example of what the new rules in Gaelic football can achieve as his side claimed victory in Allianz Football League Division 2.

Football • 27 Jan

A tough trip to Derry awaits Roscommon in their final league game

McCluskey: There is something 'flat' about Roscommon

With Roscommon teetering on the brink of relegation from Division 1, Ryan McCluskey worries about their wellbeing heading into the Connacht championship, given the short time they will have to fine-tune preparations for the latter competition.

Football • 19 Mar 24

Davy Burke brings Roscommon to Derry on the final day of the league

Burke feels Division 1 woes are standing to Roscommon

Roscommon manager Davy Burke believes his side are in a great position for the year ahead despite being very close to relegation from from Allianz Football League Division 1.

Football • 19 Mar 24

The Dublin football backroom team stand for a minute's silence in memory of Shane O'Hanlon

Farrell: O'Hanlon loss has left hole in Dublin hearts

Dublin manager Dessie Farrell paid heartful tribute to his late selector Shane O'Hanlon after his side beat Roscommon "under difficult circumstances".

Football • 17 Feb 24

GAA Podcast: Davy Burke and Dessie Dolan have their say

Davy Burke, Dessie Dolan and The Sunday Times' Michael Foley join Rory O'Neill to look at this weekend's All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals. Listen to the RTÉ GAA Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

Football • 29 Jun 23

Davy Burke suffered a late loss against his native Kildare

Burke plans to 'freshen things up' after Kildare defeat

Davy Burke will review his and Roscommon's preparation after a last-gasp loss to Kildare cost them home advantage in next weekend's All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-finals.

Football • 18 Jun 23

Dublin beat Roscommon by 18 points in their last championship meeting at Croke Park in 2019

McGinley: Roscommon can 'make things sticky' for Dublin

Enda McGinley tells the RTÉ GAA Podcast that Roscommon will savour the chance to beat Dublin on their own patch, and record a first championship victory at Croke Park since 1980. Listen to the RTÉ GAA Podcast on the RTÉ Radio Player, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Football • 26 May 23

Davy Burke felt that his side were on the wrong end of some decisions from referee Niall Cullen

Burke relieved by end of 'unwarranted' Rossie talk

Roscommon manager Davy Burke has said that one grain of solace from Sunday's defeat to Monaghan is the fact that nobody will be talking about their winning streak anymore.

Football • 27 Feb 23

Davy Burke's previous inter-county management experience was with Wicklow

Talent search and backroom quality key to Rossies surge

When he took on the senior job late last winter, Davy Burke's first target was to stop Roscommon's trend of bouncing between Division 1 and Division 2 as had been the case for the past five seasons.

Football • 21 Feb 23

Tyrone joint managers Feargal Logan (L) and Brian Dooher

Tyrone's reversal in Roscommon 'a sore one' for Logan

Tyrone joint-manager Feargal Logan was disappointed in how his side finished in their opening Allianz Football League Division 1 clash to Roscommon.

Football • 29 Jan 23

Wicklow manager Davy Burke and his eight-month-old son Shea celebrating yesterday

Burke emotional after Wicklow retain Division 3 status

Davy Burke added keeping Wicklow in Allianz Football League to his list of managerial achievements yesterday and he admitted it meant a great deal.

GAA • 14 Jun 21

Davy Burke is looking for promotion out of Divison 4

Wicklow boss Burke eyes promotion as training returns

Wicklow manager Davy Burke is relishing being back on the training pitch with his squad, but already his thoughts are turning to the Allianz League and gaining promotion from Division 4.

GAA • 15 Sep 20

Players should be trusted to return to training: Burke

Wicklow senior football manager Davy Burke believes that GAA players and coaches should be trusted to self-police and be allowed to return to training in small groups.

Football • 14 May 20

Wicklow boss Davy Burke open to recruiting surplus Dubs

New Wicklow manager Davy Burke says he'd have no issue recruiting Dublin-based players with a connection to the Garden County if they were interested in playing inter-county football.

GAA • 07 Nov 19

Davy Burke