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Stoney Road Press: View of the Four Courts and Liffey, Dublin Stoney Road Press is pleased to launch: View of the Four Courts and Liffey, Dublin by artist Martin Mooney.

Stoney Road Press is pleased to launch: View of the Four Courts and Liffey, Dublin by artist Martin Mooney. #sponsored

11.03.2026 14:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Assistant Parliamentary Counsel Grade II - Office of the Attorney General Find the latest vacancies across both jurisdictions on the island of Ireland for solicitors, barristers and other legal professionals.

The Office of the Parliamentary Counsel is seeking Assistant Parliamentary Counsel Grade II.

11.03.2026 14:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Advisory Counsel Grade III - Office of the Attorney General Find the latest vacancies across both jurisdictions on the island of Ireland for solicitors, barristers and other legal professionals.

The Office of the Attorney General has a number of vacancies for Advisory Counsel Grade III.

11.03.2026 14:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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State Solicitor - Chief State Solicitorโ€™s Office Find the latest vacancies across both jurisdictions on the island of Ireland for solicitors, barristers and other legal professionals.

The Chief State Solicitorโ€™s Office (CSSO) is conducting an open competition for the position of State Solicitor.

11.03.2026 14:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Supreme Court hears appeal with implications for hundreds of drink-driving prosecutions An appeal with implications for hundreds of drink-driving cases across the State has come before the Supreme Court.

An appeal with implications for hundreds of drink-driving cases across the State has come before the Supreme Court.

11.03.2026 14:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ireland and Brazil discuss air services agreement Irish and Brazilian officials have opened formal negotiations on an air services agreement which would pave the way for direct flights between the two nations.

Irish and Brazilian officials have opened formal negotiations on an air services agreement which would pave the way for direct flights between the two nations.

11.03.2026 14:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New powers for Defence Forces to protect waters from โ€˜emerging threatsโ€™ New legislation is to provide the Defence Forces with new powers to safeguard Irelandโ€™s maritime domain and protect the Stateโ€™s sovereign rights in its territorial sea and exclusive economic zone.

New legislation is to provide the Defence Forces with new powers to safeguard Irelandโ€™s maritime domain and protect the Stateโ€™s sovereign rights in its territorial sea and exclusive economic zone.

11.03.2026 14:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Northern Ireland urged to follow English approach to severe injury compensation Personal injury lawyers have urged Northern Irelandโ€™s Department of Justice to avoid a scenario where severely injured people are under-compensated in comparison to those in England and Wales.

Personal injury lawyers have urged Northern Irelandโ€™s Department of Justice to avoid a scenario where severely injured people are under-compensated in comparison to those in England and Wales.

11.03.2026 13:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Niamh Muldoon to take reins of LSRA Niamh Muldoon has been named as the next chief executive of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA).

Niamh Muldoon has been named as the next chief executive of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA). @lsraireland.bsky.social

11.03.2026 13:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Westminsterโ€™s hereditary peers to be abolished at last Hereditary peers in the House of Lords will become a thing of the past under legislation which has now passed at Westminster.

Hereditary peers in the House of Lords will become a thing of the past under legislation which has now passed at Westminster.

11.03.2026 12:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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High Court: Order granting service outside the jurisdiction set aside due to material non-disclosure The High Court has set aside an order granting leave to serve proceedings outside of the jurisdiction in circumstances where the moving party had failed to disclose that it was litigating proceedings concerning the same dispute in Tripoli.

The High Court has set aside an order granting leave to serve proceedings outside of the jurisdiction in circumstances where the moving party had failed to disclose that it was litigating proceedings concerning the same dispute in Tripoli.

11.03.2026 12:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Solicitors best barristers in Northern Ireland football match The Belfast Solicitorsโ€™ Association (BSA) has secured a hard-fought 4-3 victory over the Bar of Northern Ireland in the legal professionโ€™s twice-yearly football match-up.

The Belfast Solicitorsโ€™ Association (BSA) has secured a hard-fought 4-3 victory over the Bar of Northern Ireland in the legal professionโ€™s twice-yearly football match-up.

10.03.2026 13:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Former PSNI officer suspected of rape and other sexual offences A large-scale investigation is taking place into a former PSNI officer suspected of committing rape and other sexual offences over the course of a decade.

A large-scale investigation is taking place into a former PSNI officer suspected of committing rape and other sexual offences over the course of a decade.

10.03.2026 13:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Miriam Morley Retired Co Cork solicitor Miriam Morley has passed away.

Retired Co Cork solicitor Miriam Morley has passed away.

10.03.2026 12:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Research finds strong relationships with practitioners can help reduce youth offending New research has identified how effective, trust-based relationships between youth justice practitioners and young people can play a significant role in supporting positive change and reducing offending behaviour. ย 

New research has identified how effective, trust-based relationships between youth justice practitioners and young people can play a significant role in supporting positive change and reducing offending behaviour. ย 

10.03.2026 12:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Gore & Grimes backing music access initiative Gore & Grimes Solicitors LLP has announced a three-year sponsorship of a Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM) initiative providing young people with free instrumental tuition and access to musical instruments.

Gore & Grimes Solicitors LLP has announced a three-year sponsorship of a Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM) initiative providing young people with free instrumental tuition and access to musical instruments.

10.03.2026 12:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Review acknowledges solicitor concerns about registering EPAs An independent review commissioned by the Mental Health Commission has acknowledged solicitorsโ€™ concerns about the online system for registering enduring powers of attorney (EPAs).

An independent review commissioned by the Mental Health Commission has acknowledged solicitorsโ€™ concerns about the online system for registering enduring powers of attorney (EPAs).

10.03.2026 12:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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State Solicitor Higher (Commercial Law and Public Procurement Law) - Chief State Solicitorโ€™s Office Find the latest vacancies across both jurisdictions on the island of Ireland for solicitors, barristers and other legal professionals.

The CSSO is conducting an open competition for the position of State Solicitor Higher (Commercial Law and Public Procurement Law Sections only).

10.03.2026 12:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Fundraising & Partnerships Coordinator - Beyond Surviving Find the latest vacancies across both jurisdictions on the island of Ireland for solicitors, barristers and other legal professionals.

Survivor-led charity Beyond Surviving is looking for a part-time fundraising and partnerships coordinator.

10.03.2026 11:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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High Court: Leave to bring judicial review of Ombudsmanโ€™s legal aid decision refused The High Court has refused to grant leave to challenge a decision of the Ombudsman upholding a refusal of civil legal aid by the Legal Aid Board.

The High Court has refused to grant leave to challenge a decision of the Ombudsman upholding a refusal of civil legal aid by the Legal Aid Board.

10.03.2026 11:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Double appointment to HOMS Assist probate and wills team HOMS Assist has expanded its probate and wills department with the appointment of Olga Sandys as solicitor and Bronagh Gennery as probate administrator.

HOMS Assist has expanded its probate and wills department with the appointment of Olga Sandys as solicitor and Bronagh Gennery as probate administrator.

10.03.2026 10:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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More details of Irish legislation to assist Omagh bombing inquiry The Irish government has set out more details of planned legislation to enable co-operation with the UKโ€™s Omagh bombing inquiry.

The Irish government has set out more details of planned legislation to enable co-operation with the UKโ€™s Omagh bombing inquiry.

09.03.2026 15:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Pat Finucane inquiry terms of reference published The UK government has published the terms of reference for the long-awaited public inquiry into the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane.

The UK government has published the terms of reference for the long-awaited public inquiry into the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane.

09.03.2026 15:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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And finallyโ€ฆ lesson learnt A man has been arrested for drug driving in the middle of his driving test.

A man has been arrested for drug driving in the middle of his driving test.

09.03.2026 12:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Law Society of Ireland team wins Europeโ€™s first EU whistleblowing law moot court Dublinโ€™s Four Courts has played host to the inaugural Myers Moot Court Competition (MMCC), Europeโ€™s first moot court dedicated exclusively to EU whistleblowing law.

Dublinโ€™s Four Courts has played host to the inaugural Myers Moot Court Competition (MMCC), Europeโ€™s first moot court dedicated exclusively to EU whistleblowing law.

09.03.2026 12:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Photographers shortlisted for inaugural Taylor Wessing prize Dozens of artists have been shortlisted for the inaugural Taylor Wessing Irish Photo Prize.

Dozens of artists have been shortlisted for the inaugural Taylor Wessing Irish Photo Prize.

09.03.2026 12:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Northern Ireland lawyers urged to defend access to justice and the rule of law Northern Ireland lawyers must defend access to justice and the rule of law, the president of the Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) has said on a visit to Belfast.

Northern Ireland lawyers must defend access to justice and the rule of law, the president of the Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) has said on a visit to Belfast.

09.03.2026 12:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Oireachtas committee seeks views on AI and data bills An Oireachtas committee is seeking views on upcoming legislation on AI regulation and data governance.

An Oireachtas committee is seeking views on upcoming legislation on AI regulation and data governance.

09.03.2026 12:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New campaign against โ€˜rape mythsโ€™ in Northern Ireland Northern Irelandโ€™s Department of Justice has launched a social media campaign to challenge common misconceptions about rape and sexual assault.

Northern Irelandโ€™s Department of Justice has launched a social media campaign to challenge common misconceptions about rape and sexual assault.

09.03.2026 11:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Bars and law societies mark International Womenโ€™s Day Solicitors and barristers north and south of the border have taken part in events to mark International Womenโ€™s Day, which took place on Sunday.

Solicitors and barristers north and south of the border have taken part in events to mark International Womenโ€™s Day, which took place on Sunday.

09.03.2026 11:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0