Thursday 29 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. 11513Contempt of court · Co. Westmeath

Enoch Burke released from Mountjoy Prison

Enoch Burke was released from Mountjoy Prison on 14 January 2026 after a High Court order, on condition that he does not trespass on school property. He had been jailed since late November for breaching a court order not to trespass at Wilson's Hospital School in Co Westmeath.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court14 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe court order concerns Wilson's Hospital School in Co Westmeath, where Burke worked as a teacher. (rte.ie)
  • whenBurke had been in jail since late November. (rte.ie)
  • causeBurke was jailed for breaches of a court order directing him not to trespass at the school. (rte.ie)
  • courtEnoch Burke was released from Mountjoy Prison following a High Court judge's order. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe judge said Burke had raised substantive and credible issues against the Disciplinary Appeals Panel. (rte.ie)
  • courtBurke was directed to be released for the interest in the administration of justice and to prepare his case. (rte.ie)
  • courtRelease was conditional on Burke not trespassing on school property. (rte.ie)
  • sentenceBurke had been in prison for 550 days for contempt of court. (rte.ie)
  • otherBurke said he planned to attend the school the next day. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Jan2026
    In courtrte.ie, first report
    Enoch Burke released from Mountjoy Prison

    Reports the High Court order releasing Burke from prison on conditions, and his stated plan to attend the school. Not the same event as the later custody arrest in case 11460.

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