There was widespread sadness following the passing of Garlow Cross native Thomas (Tommy) Burke in England in June. The Burke family has a long tradition of involvement with the Walterstown club and Tommy was a keen footballer in his younger days and played on underage teams before his promising gaelic football career was cut short as a result of a road accident. 

His brothers, Frank and Pat, also played with the Oldtown-based club. Tommy worked as a bar manager in various establishments around London, including the House of Commons, and he remained a loyal follower of Walterstown GFC.