Denis Burke (1904 – 25 July 1971) was an Irish

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politician who served as a

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for 13 years. He was first elected in 1948 to the

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, and held his seat until he stood down at the 1961 election. Burke stood twice as a candidate for

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, in Tipperary South at the

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and 1965 general elections. He was unsuccessful on both occasions.

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1904 births 1971 deaths Fine Gael senators Members of the 6th Seanad Members of the 7th Seanad Members of the 8th Seanad Members of the 9th Seanad Politicians from County Tipperary Fine Gael candidates in Dáil elections Industrial and Commercial Panel senators {{Ireland-senator-stub