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
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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
The Burkes and Alan Dillon TD at Tesco, Castlebar on Christmas Eve
The treatment meted out by some of the Burkes of Castlebar on Alan Dillon TD at the Tesco shop in Castlebar on Christmas Eve was an attack on our democracy. Imagine going to your local shop on Christmas Eve to pick up something that was perhaps overlooked and to be beset by a group of… Continue reading The Burkes and Alan Dillon TD at Tesco, Castlebar on Christmas Eve
Burkes removed from Court of Appeal by Gardai (again)
The presiding judge in the Court of Appeal directed the Gardai to remove Seán and Isaac Burke from the court yesterday on account of their interjections and interruptions to the judge. The hearing was to deal with an application by GSOC (Garda Ombudsman Commission) for audio recordings from the events in court which led to… Continue reading Burkes removed from Court of Appeal by Gardai (again)
The hatred and bitterness of the comments on my Enoch Burke jailing video
The hatred and bitterness in some of the comments on my latest video about the jailing of Enoch Burke is something to behold. These comments can be read on my Facebook page and my YouTube channel. The vast majority of these comments are by followers/supporters of Burke. The bitterness is only matched by an inability… Continue reading The hatred and bitterness of the comments on my Enoch Burke jailing video
A worrying ignorance of employment law
Some of the comments underneath my video on YouTube, Facebook, and Tik Tok about the jailing of Enoch Burke for breach of a court order demonstrate a worrying lack of understanding about employment law in Ireland. Judging from the views expressed I can see significant difficulties managing certain employees given their understanding of the law… Continue reading A worrying ignorance of employment law
Enoch Burke jailed again by the High Court for repeated breach of a court order
Enoch Burke has been jailed again by the High Court for repeated breach of a court order made in August 2022 ordering him to stay away from Wilson’s Hospital School. Two things jumped out at me from the High Court hearing held late yesterday evening: Take a look at the video below, based on the… Continue reading Enoch Burke jailed again by the High Court for repeated breach of a court order
Wilson’s Hospital School back in the High Court over Enoch Burke’s continued presence in school
When I learned last week that Enoch Burke has begun showing up in Wilson’s Hospital School with the commencement of the new school year I predicted that the school could not let the situation continue without action. Wilson’s Hospital School were back in the High Court yesterday looking for permission to serve Mr Burke with… Continue reading Wilson’s Hospital School back in the High Court over Enoch Burke’s continued presence in school
The return of Enoch Burke
I read online with interest about the return of Enoch Burke to Wilson’s Hospital School for the new school year. The school terminated his employment earlier this year and there has been long running, and expensive, legal proceedings concerning the dispute between the parties. Burke has one remaining chance to be reinstated in his old… Continue reading The return of Enoch Burke
Enoch Burke ordered to pay €15,000 damages and legal costs to Wilson’s Hospital School
Enoch Burke has been ordered by the High Court to pay €15,000 in respect of Wilson’s Hospital’s legal costs in their High Court action action against Burke. The general rule is that costs follow the event. This means that the loser usually must pay the legal costs of the winner. There must be exceptional reasons… Continue reading Enoch Burke ordered to pay €15,000 damages and legal costs to Wilson’s Hospital School