Michael Burke

Mini Bio

Growing up in Killarney, I always gravitated toward the outdoors, especially the mountains. I joined the local hill walking group in my early teens and so started a lifetime of adventures in nature and the joy of exploring new places.

Living now in rural Galway, I am in my element in the mountains or on the lake or sea in my sea kayak. Life is about the next picnic with friends and family in a wild and beautiful spot.

Favourite Place to Play

I love the seas, mountains and lakes in the west of Ireland, particularly Kerry and Galway. Whether I’m hiking in the Twelve Bens or kayaking to Skellig Michael, this west coast of ours has always been special to me.

Not a lot of People Know This

I once thought myself to play some tunes on the trumpet and would use it to call my sons home for dinner across the local fields when they were kids.