Enoch Burke sacked from his teaching post

A statement from Enoch Burke's family stated: 'He was informed in person at 3.30pm in the presence of Chairperson of the Board of Management John Rogers and Principal Frank Milling that he was dismissed.' Picture: Colin Keegan/Collins

Enoch Burke was dismissed from his teaching post at Wilson’s Hospital School this afternoon, following a meeting of the school’s board of management earlier this week.

In a statement issued to the Irish Examiner, the Burke family said he had today attended the Co Westmeath school for a meeting with officials.