"Matriarch Martina is often seen as the driving force behind her 10 children"
"The academic success of the Burkes could hardly be rivalled by any family in Ireland."
"All 10 of the offspring of Sean and Martina Burke, from Castlebar, Co Mayo, achieved over 520 points in their Leaving Certs. They also all graduated with first-class honours degrees from University of Galway."
Martina Burke is credited as the driving force behind her ten children. All ten children of Sean and Martina Burke, from Castlebar in County Mayo, achieved over 520 points in their Leaving Certificate examinations. Each sibling subsequently graduated from University of Galway with a first-class honours degree. The family's combined academic outcomes stand as exceptionally high within Ireland. The consistent attainment of high secondary-school scores and top university honours demonstrates sustained academic excellence across the entire sibling group. The parents' names and hometown are central to the account of these achievements.
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