Family says Enoch Burke has been moved from Mountjoy to Castlerea Prison

In the High Court on Monday, his brother Isaac Burke sought the release of his brother. He said Enoch Burke was given no reason whatsoever for the move from Mountjoy Prison.

Enoch Burke was moved, according to his family, to the medium security prison in Roscommon on Sunday morning, just over 70km from the Burke home in Castlebar. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Enoch Burke has been moved from Mountjoy Prison in Dublin to Castlerea Prison in Roscommon, his family has said.

The jailed teacher, who has spent over 600 days in separate spells in jail, was moved to the medium security prison in Roscommon on Sunday morning, just over 70km from the Burke home in Castlebar.