Peter was tragically killed in the town of Mitchell in south west Queensland last June 17th. He had left Ireland on January 17th to commence his Australian adventure. Peter in his short spell Down Under became an extremely popular figure with his travelling friends and almost immediately gained huge respect from his employers.
He played both codes with Blackhall Gaels and at eighteen decided to concentrate on hurling. Not before Peter won a Minor Division Two football medal with Blackhall in 2006. Operating at right half forward (his father's favourite spot) he notched 1-1 as Skryne were beaten.
Peter was on the county Tony Forrestal squad of 2003 and the 2005 under16 hurling team and had developed into one of the top hurlers in the club. However, he tore his cruciate ligament twice on the same knee, in 2009 and again in 2011.
His father Jimmy was one of the mainstays of the old Kilcloon club and later became heavily involved with the Blackhall Gaels amalgamation. Jimmy has worn the Meath jersey at underage and both junior and senior levels.
 Peter's sister Jane Burke was one of the top lady footballers in the county for years. He was also a cousin of present county star Mickey Burke and a loved member of a great GAA family from the south east of the county.