Since the Enoch Burke situation kicked off there has been much comment online about how intelligent the Burkes of Castlebar were. And how their educational qualifications and degrees were illustrations of this intelligence, this intellectual prowess. Over the last few decades, or at least however long the Healy Raes (Danny and Michael) have been in… Continue reading The Healy Raes of Kerry and Burkes of Castlebar and intelligence
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Burkes barred from High Court review hearing of Enoch Burke case
Certain members of the Burke family-Sean, Martina, Isaac, and Ammi-are not permitted to attend a review hearing next week in the High Court of Enoch Burke’s continued imprisonment for contempt of court. The four individuals concerned were given the opportunity to give undertakings as to how they would behave but they were not prepared to… Continue reading Burkes barred from High Court review hearing of Enoch Burke case
The Burkes’ first court appearance of the year
I read a very funny piece in the newspaper (online) this morning by Miriam Lord. It was a description of the first appearance of the year of the Burkes of Castlebar. The appearance was a virtual one by video link from the Ashling Hotel in Dublin 8 as the Burkes were only going to be… Continue reading The Burkes’ first court appearance of the year
What the Mayo footballers can learn from the Burkes from Castlebar
Imagine telling a decision maker, upon whose decision you rely, that he is a “disgrace” and “corrupt” and “not fit to sit in that chair” and expecting to get a favourable decision. It is hardly going to happen, now, is it? Such was the case yesterday in the High Court when Mr Justice John Edwards… Continue reading What the Mayo footballers can learn from the Burkes from Castlebar