Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11895Contempt of court (breach of court order) · Co. Westmeath

Judge rebukes Enoch Burke's 'Alice in Wonderland language' after he refuses to purge contempt

Enoch Burke, a former teacher, remains in prison after refusing to purge his contempt of court for trespassing at Wilson's Hospital School in Co Westmeath. At a High Court hearing in Dublin, the judge said he would not be released until he purges the contempt, and set a new review date for March 3.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court3 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereBurke was detained in Mountjoy Prison. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeBurke was detained for breaching a court order not to trespass at Wilson's Hospital School in Co Westmeath. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe judge told Burke he was in breach of a valid court order that had not been appealed. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe High Court in Dublin heard a hearing on several matters relating to the dispute on a Wednesday. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe judge gave Burke an opportunity to purge his contempt and give an undertaking not to trespass on the grounds of the school. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtBurke said he did not accept that he was in contempt of court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe judge set a new review date for March 3. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe court heard applications on corrections to the judgment language, costs and a disciplinary hearing for Burke. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe judge provided Burke with a production order to file documents with the Supreme Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge said Burke would not be released until he purges his contempt. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherBurke said he is in prison for his religious beliefs relating to transgenderism. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Dec2025
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Judge rebukes Enoch Burke's 'Alice in Wonderland language' after he refuses to purge contempt

    Reports a High Court hearing on 3 December 2025 at which Burke refused to purge his contempt and was ordered to remain in prison over Christmas. It adds the judge's comments, the new review date, and Burke's intention to appeal to the Supreme Court. No existing case clearly matches this hearing.

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