Tommy Burke
Expert Local tour guide
Tommy Burke is our local archaeologist and historian who provides guided walks on the island.
Tommy was born on Inishbofin and has lived here all his life. He has a great interest in local history and folklore and delights in passing on his knowledge to visitors to the island. Tommy has a diploma in archaeology from NUI Galway and is involved with the Cultural Landscapes of the Irish Coast project. This is a cultural and anthropological study of communities along the Irish coastline with a particular emphasis on Inishbofin and Inishark.
Tommy brings the history, folklore, and archaeology of Inishbofin to life for visitors and provides a real appreciation for the island and its people.