Police investigate alleged assault after video shows Enoch Burke confronting Archbishop of Armagh
Police in Northern Ireland are investigating an alleged assault involving former teacher Enoch Burke and the Archbishop of Armagh. The incident occurred at a cathedral following a funeral, with video footage showing Burke confronting the cleric over his past legal battles.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions surrounding Enoch Burke's high-profile legal disputes and raises concerns regarding the safety of public figures and religious leaders.
Fri, 30 Oct, 2026 - 12:45 Greg Murphy and Rebecca Black
Police in Northern Ireland are investigating a report of the alleged “assault” of a cleric in Armagh.
It comes following an incident involving former teacher Enoch Burke at St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral on Thursday.
A video posted on social media by Mr Burke appears to show him confronting the Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, John McDowell, over the ex-teacher’s long-running legal battle following his dismissal from Wilson’s Hospital School in Co Westmeath.
The row stemmed from incidents over a request in 2022 from the school’s then-principal to address a student by a new name and pronoun.
Mr Burke and his family, evangelical Christians from Co Mayo, argued the direction was unconstitutional and went against his right to express his religious beliefs.
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