Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 4609Contempt of court (trespass at Wilson's Hospital School) · Co. Westmeath

Enoch Burke appeal over school dismissal postponed amid contempt proceedings

The High Court heard that a disciplinary appeal hearing for Enoch Burke was postponed after he sought a review of a Court of Appeal decision. Further contempt applications over his attendance at Wilson's Hospital School were also before the court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court12 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe appeals committee hearing on Burke's dismissal was postponed after he sought a review of a Court of Appeal decision. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereBurke tried to enter the school in the first days of November but was stopped on most occasions. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeBurke turned up at the school every day in breach of court orders, according to the school's counsel. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMr Justice Cregan said the court would consider formal orders seeking jailing for contempt. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtBurke had not followed a court direction to provide a statement of his means. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe school sought a further jailing for contempt of court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge said he would give a judgment on Burke's continuing contempt the following week. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceA daily fine of €1,400 imposed for attending the school now amounts to more than €225,000. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherBurke says his actions result from a school directive to use a new name and pronoun for a transgender pupil. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Nov2025
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Enoch Burke appeal over school dismissal postponed due to latest legal challenge, court hears

    Reports a High Court hearing on Wednesday 12 November 2025 in which the school sought Burke's reimprisonment for contempt, a judgment was due the following week, and further contempt orders against his family were to be considered. Also reports the postponed appeal hearing and the accumulated fines.

    accused, Enoch Burke, male, named, irish (judged from name)Enoch Burke