Martina Burke
Martina Burke is the mother of Enoch Burke, a teacher embroiled in a legal battle regarding his contempt of court. She has been present at court hearings related to her son's case, which involves significant fines for his continued presence at his former school despite a court order to stay away.
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Martina Burke is described as an evangelical Christian, a teacher and a God-fearing mother of 10 preternaturally gifted adult offspring.
There’s no chance of an end to the Burke family circus – and maybe that’s not a bad thing – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-07
Martina Burke was ordered to be arrested and imprisoned for two weeks over her 'disgraceful' contempt of court.
‘Many people have a lot of time for the family but want to keep their heads down’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-05
Martina Burke was jailed for two weeks over her part in the uproar at a hearing.
Enoch Burke tells judge after jailing of his mother and sister – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-04
Martina Burke was sentenced to two weeks in prison for her disruptive behavior during a court hearing.
Judge finds Enoch Burke’s mother and sister in contempt of court, sentences them to prison for two weeks – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-04Martina Burke held forth on the injustices being visited upon her son during the court hearing.
The Burkes are back in town (again) – and they insist the judge won’t win – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-26
Martina Burke argues that her son Enoch should never have been jailed and claims he was denied his rights.
Enoch Burke’s mother says her ‘godly’ and ‘righteous’ son should never have been jailed – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-25
Martina Burke stated she will always speak out when injustice is done.
Judge to consider whether Enoch Burke family members were in contempt of court – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-23Martina Burke, Enoch's mother, was also directed to be removed for her disruptive behavior.
Enoch Burke’s ‘moot’ challenge to disciplinary panel membership struck out in High Court – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-20
Martina Burke was ordered to be removed from the court for shouting at the judge.
Enoch Burke and family members removed from High Court for disrupting proceedings – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-20Enoch Burke's mother, Martina, will also not face prosecution for criminal contempt.
Enoch Burke will not be prosecuted for criminal contempt, Attorney General tells High Court – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-17
Martina Burke was physically removed from the court for disruptive behavior.
Claims that Enoch Burke is jailed for his beliefs are ‘lies’, judge rules – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-09The judge asked that the Attorney General also bring criminal contempt proceedings against other members of the family – his mother Martina.
Judge orders Enoch Burke to be jailed again for contempt of court – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-18Martina Burke was the first family member removed from court for persistent interruptions.
Four Burke family members removed from court over persistent interruptions – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-05Martina Burke is one of Enoch Burke's parents who was present during the court case.
Enoch Burke’s family stop entering school grounds following threat to sequester cars – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-29Martina Burke and her children were removed by police from the Ireland Funds gala dinner in Washington after they interrupted proceedings in protest at Enoch’s imprisonment.
Members of Burke family confront Northern Ireland education head in car park – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-05
Martina Burke is the mother of Enoch Burke and participated in the protest in Washington.
Best Varadkar tribute act, Jemser balance respected and outstanding Dáil dust-up – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-19
Martina Burke, Enoch's mother, was removed from the courtroom during the hearing.
More than €40,000 seized from teacher’s bank account over unpaid fines – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-08
Martina Burke accompanied her son Enoch during the court proceedings.
Insufficient funds in Enoch Burke’s bank account to cover €79,100 fines, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-25Martina Burke, Enoch Burke’s mother, sat silently in court as the judge delivered his decision.
Receiver appointed over teacher’s future salary in bid to collect €79,100 in fines – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-18Martina Burke was featured in a video speaking to the camera outside the Ireland Funds gala dinner.
Burke family pays Facebook to promote its video of their Washington DC protest – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-16
Martina Burke is involved in protests against LGBTQ+ education and has been vocal about her beliefs.
In today’s America, the Burkes of Castlebar are the establishment – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-14
Martina Burke expressed her concerns about her son's imprisonment and criticized the Irish media.
Burke family removed from Washington Ireland Funds dinner after disrupting event – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-14Martina Burke expressed concerns about her son's imprisonment and criticized the Irish media and government.
Burke family removed from Washington DC Ireland Funds dinner after disrupting event – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-14Martina Burke, Enoch's mother, attended court during the proceedings.
move to appoint receiver with power to collect fines from teacher’s salary – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-07