Joseph Kevin Bracken (Irish: Seosamh Caoimhín Ó Breacáin; 1852–1904) commonly known as JK Bracken, was a local politician, Fenian and founder of the Gaelic Athletic Association.
Bracken was one of the seven founding members of the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1884.
[1] Bracken was also the first chairman of the Tipperary County Board,[2] and served as vice-president of the GAA.
One of the original seven signatories, he was the longest serving member on the GAA national executive.
[3] JK Brackens GAA Club in Templemore is named in his honour.