The names Burke and Bourke (a variant spelling) were introduced to Ireland by the Anglo-Normans. The de Burgo clan settled largely in Connaught and other variations of the name include Burgh and De Burgh. "Burke's General Armory

Burkes is a family business run by Ciaran and Charlotte Burke, with the help of their sons and daughters - Adrienne, Eoin, Tomás, Gearóid, Anna and Colm.