Sunday 1 November 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. 21725Contempt of court (barred from court) · Co. Dublin

Teacher barred from High Court

A teacher, Mr Burke, was barred from the High Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court29 Mar
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMcShane was Principal of Wilson's Hospital School between 2016 and 2022. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatBurke voiced his opposition to the request in emails and at a staff meeting. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatSeveral students walked out of the chapel during the service. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatAt the follow-up dinner Burke approached McShane twice and got very close to her personal space. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatMcShane was on crutches at the time of the dinner. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatThe school's board decided to suspend Burke following a meeting in August. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeBurke claims his suspension is unlawful and in breach of his rights including freedom of religious expression. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtA teacher was barred from the High Court (extra.ie)
  • courtJustice Alexander Owens found Burke in contempt of the face of the court and excluded him from the proceedings. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtBurke was given the option of viewing the proceedings via a video link. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe hearing was adjourned to 11am because Burke had not been made aware of the 9.30am start time. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherSomeone said 'It's Bye-Bye To You, Mr Burke' (extra.ie)
  • otherBurke is described as a Co Mayo evangelical Christian. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Mar2023
    In courtthejournal.ie, follow-up
    Former principal says she 'felt hunted' by Enoch Burke after 'request' on student's name

    Reports second day of the High Court hearing with testimony from former principal Niamh McShane and former teacher Catherin Gibson Brabazon about Burke's conduct at a June 2022 school event; Burke absent after being found in contempt the previous day; Justice Birmingham's Court of Appeal opinion quoted rejecting the framing of the case as about 'transgenderism'.

    victim, Niamh McShane, female, irish (judged from name)Niamh McShaneaccused, Enoch Burke, male, named, irish (judged from name)Enoch Burke
  2. 29 Mar2023
    In courtextra.ie, first report
    'It's Bye-Bye To You, Mr Burke' — Teacher Barred From High Court

    Reports that a teacher, Mr Burke, was barred from the High Court.

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