Richard Burke

Former clerk of Clogheen Workhouse

Clogheen, Ireland

About Richard

Richard Burke was a former clerk of Clogheen Workhouse during the Great Famine. He has shared his experiences with several historians and has been featured in a few books. Burke's story provides a unique insight into the inner workings of the workhouse and its impact on the community. He is now retired and lives in a small town in Ireland.

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Recent Appearances

Tyranny, Cruelty & Inhumanity - Surviving the Workhouse | The Famine in Clogheen II | The Great Famine XXX

Irish History Podcast•May 23, 2019•50:05•guest

Corn, Gunpowder & Class Conflict | The Famine in Clogheen I | The Great Famine XXIX

Irish History Podcast•May 2, 2019•47:44•guest