Niamh McShane

Niamh McShane

principal Ireland

Niamh McShane, the former principal of Wilson's Hospital School, was in the news due to her involvement in a significant controversy regarding the school's policy on addressing a transgender pupil, which led to a dispute with teacher Enoch Burke.

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Ireland Ireland: The school suspended and later dismissed Burke over his conduct towards the then-principal, Niamh McShane, at a school religious event in June 2022. 5

Enoch Burke Isaac Burke Brian Cregan Alexander Owens
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Transfer of Enoch Burke to Castlerea Prison has ‘no basis in law’, brother claims – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Niamh McShane was the principal who requested teachers to address a student by a new name and pronouns. 5

Enoch Burke Alexander Owens Niamh Hyland Rosemary Mallon
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Enoch Burke seeks permission to bring late appeal against order banning him from school – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Niamh McShane requested that teachers call a child 'they' instead of 'he'. 5

Enoch Burke Kieran Christie Mary Faherty
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Enoch Burke wins injunction to halt disciplinary panel hearing his appeal over dismissal – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Niamh McShane was the then principal who handed down a requirement to address a transgender pupil with 'they/them' pronouns. 5

Sean Sweeney Alan O Duffy Frank Milling Doireann Garrihy Dermot Desmond
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: could this fixed-term contract become a job for life? – The Irish Times