Enoch Burke

Enoch Burke

teacher Ireland

Enoch Burke is a history and German teacher from Ireland who gained notoriety for his legal battles concerning his refusal to comply with court orders related to his employment at Wilson’s Hospital School. His stance against using gender-neutral pronouns for students, which he claims contradicts his Christian beliefs, has led to his imprisonment and substantial fines. Burke's ongoing defiance of court rulings and his insistence that his freedom of conscience is being violated have made him a polarizing figure in discussions about education, religious rights, and LGBTQ+ issues in Ireland.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
55,415
Power
56$
Sentiment
3.78
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 9 3.78 0.85% +30% 5,030,000 55,415 $5,100 56$
Totals 9 5,030,000 55,415 $5,100 56$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Enoch Burke is known for his legal battles and public controversies surrounding his refusal to use a transgender student's chosen pronouns. 6

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: I would not quite say I admire Enoch Burke, but I do find him weirdly impressive – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Enoch Burke is a jailed teacher who has been in court for contempt and is appealing his dismissal from Wilson’s Hospital School. 4

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Enoch Burke will remain in jail for Christmas, judge says – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Enoch Burke is mentioned as a schoolteacher who claims that addressing a schoolchild by their preferred pronouns offends against the teachings of Jesus Christ. 3

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Where is the kindness when we talk about trans people? – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Enoch Burke has been returned to Mountjoy Prison after being ordered for contempt of court related to his actions at Wilson’s Hospital School. 4

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Enoch Burke returned to prison after being arrested close to Wilson’s Hospital School – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Enoch Burke has been ordered to be jailed again for contempt of court due to his repeated trespassing on school property. 3

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Judge orders Enoch Burke to be jailed again for contempt of court – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Enoch Burke has spent more than 500 days in prison for contempt due to his continued breach of orders not to trespass at Wilson’s Hospital School. 3

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Four Burke family members removed from court over persistent interruptions – The Irish Times