From top: Tom Burke snapping Charles Haughey and Liam Lawlor in 1990; Enda Kenny in 2010; Leo Varadkar in 2016; Gerry Adams and Sinn Féin TDs in 2011 and keeping warm outside Leinster House in 2009
Yesterday.
The death of veteran Irish journalist and former Irish Independent photographer Tom Burke at the age of 78 was announced. Mr Burke joined the paper in 1967 and recorded everything from the Troubles to Nelson Mandela’s visit, but is best known for capturing events at Leinster House.
RIP
Tom Burke: A legendary photographer who was a true professional and a gentleman (Independent.ie)