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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4502Contempt of court (trespass at Wilson's Hospital School) · Co. Westmeath · 25 Nov 2025

Enoch Burke returned to prison after arrest near Wilson's Hospital School

On 18 November 2025 the High Court ordered schoolteacher Enoch Burke's committal to prison for contempt of court over repeated trespass at Wilson's Hospital School. Gardaí executed that High Court order in Co Westmeath, and on Tuesday 25 November 2025 Burke was taken into custody in Mullingar, close to the school in Multyfarnham. The daily fine of €1,400 imposed for attending the school now amounts to more than €225,000. The latest development is that Burke was returned to Mountjoy Prison a week after the committal order.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested25 Nov
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whereBurke was taken into custody in Mullingar, Co Westmeath, close to Wilson's Hospital School. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenBurke was taken into custody on Tuesday afternoon. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeBurke was committed to prison for continuing contempt by attending the school regularly in breach of court orders. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí executed a High Court order in Co Westmeath on the day of the arrest. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtOn 18 November 2025 the High Court ordered Burke's immediate reimprisonment. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge said Burke had repeatedly abused his liberty by trespassing again. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceEnoch Burke was returned to Mountjoy Prison a week after a High Court judge ordered his committal for contempt of court. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceA €1,400 daily fine imposed for attending the school now amounts to more than €225,000. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherBurke remains on the school payroll while he challenges his dismissal. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Nov2025
    Arrestedirishtimes.com, first report
    Enoch Burke returned to prison after being arrested close to Wilson’s Hospital School

    Reports his arrest near Wilson's Hospital School and return to Mountjoy Prison on a High Court committal order, plus background on the court orders, fines and his continued attendance at the school.

    suspect, Enoch Burke, male, named at arrest, irish (judged from name)Enoch Burke