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The Bar of Ireland

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4 years

The Bar of Ireland is delighted to announce that Maura McNally SC has been elected Chair of the Council of the Bar of Ireland. Read the statement in full:

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The Bar of Ireland

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7 years

Delighted to announce The Bar of Ireland Human Rights Award 2017 recipient is Catherine Corless for tireless work re Tuam Mother & Baby Home

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The Bar of Ireland

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We are delighted to present the 2021 Human Rights Award to @masi_asylum Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland. ⚖️For their contribution to the human rights framework & shining a light on a defining human rights & dignity issue. Join us: Thurs. 4.30pm ✏️

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The Bar of Ireland

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2 years

Our congratulations to Rossa Fanning SC on his appointment as Attorney General.

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The Bar of Ireland

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4 years

Congratulations to our 20 Senior Counsel, being called to the Inner Bar today.

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The Bar of Ireland

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"Impact on barristers has been stark" - Chair, Maura McNally SC - Irish Times, Letters.

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The Bar of Ireland

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1 year

A fantastic turn out of the Criminal Bar and supporters for #fairisfair

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The Bar of Ireland

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4 years

"Attacks on our Judiciary is an attack on our democracy" - Statement by Chairman of the Council of The Bar of Ireland Read the full statement:

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The Bar of Ireland

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4 years

And when this ends we will emerge, shyly and then all at once, dazed, longhaired as we embrace loved ones the shadow spared, and weep for those it gathered in its shroud. #PoetryDayIRL

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The Bar of Ireland

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5 years

Statement from the Council of The Bar of Ireland: The fundamental importance of an independent referral Bar

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The Bar of Ireland

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3 years

100 years ago today, two women stepped forward, breaking through to be the first female barristers to join the profession. 100 years of women at The Bar of Ireland - leaders & trailblazers - serving justice, and making history.

Celebrating a Century of Women at The Bar - Law Library

Over the course of the last 100 years, women have taken their place as achievers and leaders of Irish society, and in the field of justice and law.

www.lawlibrary.ie

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The Bar of Ireland

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3 years

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam, on the passing of our colleague.

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The Bar of Ireland

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3 years

Congratulations to our 23 Senior Counsel being called to the Inner Bar today.

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The Bar of Ireland

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2 years

Congratulations to Sara Phelan SC; newly elected Chair of The Bar of Ireland, commencing in September 2022. Read more:

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The Bar of Ireland

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4 years

A special remembrance & tribute will be held in Phoenix House (remotely), in honour of our late colleague Katie Dawson BL, this Friday at 10am. Join Judge Ní Chúlacháin & colleagues at Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

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The Bar of Ireland

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3 years

It is with great sadness to learn of the passing of Keara Donnelly BL, Mother of the Bar. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anaim dílis. Funeral arrangements & further details at

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The Bar of Ireland

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5 years

In seeking to enhance the visibility of leading women, we’re delighted to honour the work of The Hon. Ms Justice Mary Laffoy through the commissioning of a portrait by award-winning artist, Hetty Lawlor #IWD2020

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The Bar of Ireland

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3 years

Statement of the Four Bars in respect of the invasion of #Ukraine

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The Bar of Ireland

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7 years

Congratulations to Seamus Woulfe SC, Vice Chairman, Council of The Bar of Ireland on his appointment as Attorney General

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The Bar of Ireland

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1 year

Kildare says #fairisfair

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The Bar of Ireland

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4 years

We're relaunching The Green Street Lecture Series in audio! Celebrating the role of barristers & the Courts in Irish history - in this first episode: the late Mr. Justice Adrian Hardiman on the Trial of Robert Emmet - intro by @DBarniville 🎧 🎧

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The Bar of Ireland

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7 years

ALL Courts Closed tomorrow Courts Service just confirmed

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The Bar of Ireland

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4 years

On the eve of our national holiday, wishing all our members and friends, at home & abroad, a restful break tomorrow ☘ Happy St. Patricks Day!

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The Bar of Ireland

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Taking it to the Four Courts: On the third day of the criminal bar's withdrawal this month, criminal barristers gathered outside the Four Courts in Dublin today, supported by their civil colleagues. Together, they stood in solidarity with The Bar of Ireland's appeal to the

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The Bar of Ireland

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Congratulations to Conor Dignam SC, Maura McNally SC, Elizabeth O’Connell SC, Seán O hÚallacháin SC and Vincent Heneghan SC – all elected to the Bar Council today!

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The Bar of Ireland

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3 years

The Bar family extends our deepest sympathies & condolences to Ivan's family, friends & colleagues. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'anam dílis. May he rest in peace. (A Chair's communication will issue today)

Courts lead tributes to barrister Ivan Daly who has died suddenly

‘His sad passing is a huge loss for the Bar’, says chair Maura McNally SC

www.irishtimes.com

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The Bar of Ireland

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An important point 👇🏽 And a special day for all. @cathysmithbl *SC, Darragh & Saoirse enjoyed it! ;) 📸 @conorsphotos & @IrishTimes

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The Bar of Ireland

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The Bar of Ireland is delighted to announce that our #HumanRightsAward2020 recipient is @DrMikeRyan , Executive Director of @WHO Health Emergencies Programme. Hear directly from Dr. Ryan this Thursday, 4.30pm & join our awards ceremony at

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The Bar of Ireland

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Congratulations to Garrett Cooney BL, Joseph O’Sullivan BL, Cathrina Keville BL, Aoife McNickle BL, Heather Nicholas BL – all elected to the Bar Council today!

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The Bar of Ireland

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7 years

Huge media interest in Catherine Corless at The Bar of Ireland to receive Human Rights Award this evening

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The Bar of Ireland

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10 months

Today is National Irish Sign Language (ISL) Day, marking six years since the Irish Sign Language Act was passed into law ⚖ The Bar of Ireland are proud to support ISL in our work and across the legal system. #ISLDay #IrishSignLanguage

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The Bar of Ireland

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This morning at the CCJ - #fairisfair

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The Bar of Ireland

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Statement by Chairman Micheál P O’Higgins SC on the untimely passing of Noel Whelan SC RIP

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The Bar of Ireland

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3 years

From today's @irishexaminer - a trio of Senior Counsel & supporters! Ray Boland SC, Conor Burke SC & Cathy Smith SC. 📷 @conorsphotos

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The Bar of Ireland

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Excellent piece by @DeirdreConroyIE in today’s @Independent_ie .

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The Bar of Ireland

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3 years

Congratulations to those elected to the Outer Bar Panel this morning!👇🏽

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The Bar of Ireland

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2 years

Today we welcome the Class of '22! Orientation Day - marking the beginning of a year-long New Practitioners Programme. ⚖️Over 90 Devils join the Bar today! Fáilte dílis dóibh go léir!

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The Bar of Ireland

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Statement by Chairman Micheal O’Higgins SC on the death of Paul Anthony McDermott SC RIP

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The Bar of Ireland

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Dublin says #FairisFair - criminal barristers protest on the front steps of the Criminal Courts of Justice. Have your voice heard at .

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The Bar of Ireland

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First Women at The Bar Whilst the political turmoil of the War of Independence captured the attention of Irish society a victory of a different kind was achieved with the calling to the Bar of the first two women in Ireland in November 1921. Frances Kyle became the first

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The Bar of Ireland

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Representation, Participation & Visibility – the building blocks in strengthening the contribution of women in our ⚖️profession - and further afield🇺🇦🇪🇺 #IWD2022 #BreakTheBias

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The Bar of Ireland

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▶️66% of criminal barristers leaving within 6 years ▶️€25 DCt appearance often only fee earned in a day ▶️Increasing complexity & volume of disclosure due to mobile phone & similar evidence ▶️Currently at 2002 rates ▶️Sustainable Criminal Justice?

Barristers say poor pay is forcing them to quit

The body representing barristers has called on the Government to restore fees paid to criminal practitioners following an exodus from the profession.

www.independent.ie

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The Bar of Ireland

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Cork says #fairisfair

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Louth says #fairisfair

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The Bar of Ireland

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. @DCU have unveiled a portrait of the late Ms. Justice Mella Carroll - first female SC, first female Chair of Bar, first female High Court judge & former Chancellor. 🔹A visible representation of leadership for many students who pass through DCU

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The Bar of Ireland

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October is #BlackHistoryMonth , celebrating the theme #ProudToBe . Continuing the series, hear from our colleague Femi Daniyan BL 👇 #BHM

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The Bar of Ireland

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The Bar is committed to supporting a diverse & inclusive profession - pride in ones background, identity & abilities! #PrideintheBar

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⚖️Women of the West in Law 2021! 🔹A recent gathering of Western Circuit colleagues, as others look on. Saturday Quiz on this Centenary Year: Who was the first female barrister to practice on the Western Circuit?

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The Bar of Ireland

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Congratulations @HMcEntee on your appointment as Minister for Justice! We look forward to engaging with you the significant challenges impacting on the administration of justice, the courts system and the wider justice sector.

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The Bar of Ireland

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Celebrating women in law #IWD2020

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The Bar of Ireland

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2 years

Congratulations to all 27 colleagues of The Bar of Ireland on their call to the Inner Bar today. ⚖️ A recognition of their specialist skills & expertise in the practice of law & advocacy. For more:

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The Bar of Ireland

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1 year

Welcoming our newest member to The Bar of Ireland; Donatello, Devilling under his Master; Miley.

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The Bar of Ireland

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8 years

The Bar of Ireland to sponsor five barristers to work on US Innocence Projects @innocence

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The Bar of Ireland

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"It's our job to ensure that the environment & culture at the Bar is welcoming, open & supportive" - Maura McNally SC, Chair #Pride2021 #PrideintheBar

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The Bar of Ireland

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Galway historian Catherine Corless receives Human Rights Award

Children’s bodies found at Tuam mother and baby home should be exhumed, says Corless

www.irishtimes.com

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The Bar of Ireland

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Watch Ms. Justice Mary Irvine make her public declaration earlier today as she embarks on her role as President of the High Court, in the presence of the Chief Justice. Courtesy of @CourtsServiceIE

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The Bar of Ireland

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2 years

⚖️ Our congratulations to Mícheál P O’Higgins SC & Elizabeth Maguire SC on their nominations to the High Court and Circuit Court, respectively.

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The Bar of Ireland

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4 years

It's been a legal year like no other! Wishing a well deserved Long Vacation - such as it is - to all our Law Library members, to their families and friends. We're still in this together.

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Sligo says #fairisfair

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The Bar of Ireland

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"It's not only that fact that we are being treated differently to others, but the fact that we have provided real improvements in the way in which the criminal justice system works" Seán Guerin SC speaks with @MarkLTighe @TheSundayIndo on the forthcoming Withdrawal of Services.

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The Bar of Ireland

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3 years

The Bar of Ireland - Tokyo 2021 Connection 🇯🇵 Wishing our colleague safe travels & a job well done!

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The Bar of Ireland

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5 years

We are delighted to announce that on 28th November, The Bar of Ireland Human Rights Award 2019 will be presented to Holocaust survivor Tomi Reichental in recognition of his work promoting tolerance and educating young people about the importance of remembrance & reconciliation.

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The Bar of Ireland

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7 years

Delighted to introduce the pro bono services provided by the Voluntary Assistance Scheme to charities & NGOs @The_Wheel_IRL #wheelconf17

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The Bar of Ireland

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4 years

This day 99 years ago... @ThisDayIrish We've gathered the facinating biographies of the first 100 women called to the Bar. Read our Trailblazers presentation at

This Day in Irish History

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This day 99 years ago - 1 November 1921 - Frances Kyle and Averil Deverell became the first women barristers in Ireland. They were called to the Irish Bar at King's Inn, Dublin, more than six months before Ivy Williams became the first woman called to the English Bar in 1922.

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The Bar of Ireland

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"It is vital that our profession is openly & visibly representative of the composition of the community it serves"

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The Bar of Ireland

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Today's the day! Join your colleagues on the steps of the following courthouses for 10am 🔽 #FairisFair

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The Bar of Ireland

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Catherine Corless receives standing ovation on accepting The Bar of Ireland Human Rights Award 2017

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The Bar of Ireland

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Coming up... Aoife McNickle BL talks to @RyanTubridyShow all things Bar in 2021! Tune in

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The Bar of Ireland

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3 years

Calling all Secondary Schools 🗣️ Our 2022 #LookIntoLaw TY Programme is now open for applications! As this is an online programme there are no restrictions on numbers, all schools welcome to apply.

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The Bar of Ireland

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⚖️Four Senior Counsel to go forward for High Court roles Conleth Bradley SC, Denise Brett SC, Nuala Jackson SC & David Nolan SC are to be appointed to the High Court. The nominees will be formally appointed to their judicial roles by President Michael D Higgins in the coming

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Tipperary says #fairisfair

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Our congratulations to The Hon. Ms. Justice Donnelly on her appointment to the Supreme Court!

President of Ireland

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President Higgins today appointed Ms Justice Aileen Donnelly to the Supreme Court at a ceremony at Áras an Uachtaráin

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The Bar of Ireland

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Chairman Micheal P O’Higgins Letter to the Editor in today’s Irish Times Role of defence counsel in justice system

Role of defence counsel in justice system

www.irishtimes.com

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The Bar of Ireland

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4 years

Are you an NGO or Civil Society organisation? Our VAS Conference is aimed at building capacity and delivering insights for organisations working in this changed landscape. Register early at

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The Bar of Ireland

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🔵 Joining the Inner Bar! Our congratulations to the following colleagues who have been granted Patents of Precedence by the Government, announced yesterday. We look forward to marking their formal Call to the Inner Bar at the commencement of the new legal year - a mark of

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The Bar of Ireland

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Delighted to welcome our new members to our orientation day today.

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The Bar of Ireland

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For a second day in 2024, criminal barristers throughout the State are taking to courthouse steps to highlight continued unfairness of treatment and the need to protect our criminal justice system. #FairisFair

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The Bar of Ireland

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A welcome return to all our members! Good health, friendship & a rewarding Michaelmas term ahead. ⚖️Looking forward to supporting you in your work!

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Limerick says #fairisfair

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The Bar of Ireland

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Two great pieces from @MaryCarolanIT @SiCarswell on the experience & challenges at District Court level: ⚖ the impact of Covid, nature of the cases, resourcing required.

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The Bar of Ireland

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A lot has changed since 2002, but some things haven't. Fees paid to criminal barristers remain below 2002 levels. #FairisFair - show your support at

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The Bar of Ireland

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Chivalry & kindness! This mystery colleague extends his lovely🌹gesture to staff and colleagues! 💕💐

Bernard Dunleavy

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When I started at @TheBarofIreland I was struck the gallantry of one of our nicest colleagues who came to the Law Library with a flower for every female barrister on Valentine’s Day. After a quarter of a century the only change is that he has a flower for every colleague today.

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The Bar of Ireland

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Hear from Lewis Mooney BL, Coordinator of our dedicated Voluntary Assistance Scheme. #ProBonoWeek #PBW21 🔹For legal professionals to contribute in building NGO capacity & improving access to justice - an open invitation! @PILAireland 🔎

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The Bar of Ireland

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Minster @HMcEntee at this evening's Chair's dinner - "I recognise the vital role played by barristers in undertaking criminal legal work. I see no good reason why those in the legal profession are left waiting for the crisis era reductions to be restored, while public and

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The Bar of Ireland

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Virtual Orientation commences this morning as 80 barristers join the Law Library! Your colleagues welcome & support you as you embark on an exciting career at the Bar - with the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others & at a period of immense change.

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The Bar of Ireland

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Thanks to @Orlaodo Legal Correspondent for @rtenews for discussing the importance of court reporting, and how social media has transformed the way we consume news #LookintoLaw

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The Bar of Ireland

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In a cozy cafe, Joe reigns as the heart, Serving barristers, his culinary art, Today's a milestone, a day of cheer, His 50th birthday, let's raise a toast sincere! Happy Birthday Joe..and all in Christophes... from all at The Bar of Ireland!

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The Bar of Ireland

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What does the Constitution mean to you? On this day #OTD in 1937, Bunreacht na hÉireann came into force. ▶️50 Articles ▶️37 Amendments (not all accepted) ▶️83 years in existence Explore it at

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Wexford says #fairisfair

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The Bar of Ireland

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98 years ago today, Frances Kyle BL and Averil Deverell BL became the first women barristers in Ireland. They were called to The Bar of Ireland on the 1st of November, 1921. @iwla_ie Find out more about Averil Deverell BL here: @KingsInns

The Averil Deverell Exhibition

On Thursday 22 February 2018, a reception was held in the Junior Common Room to launch the recently acquired archive of Averil Deverell BL. Averil Katherine Statter Deverell (1893–1979) was one of...

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The Bar of Ireland

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Celebrating women in law this evening @KingsInns #InternationalWomensDay #BeBoldForChange

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The Bar of Ireland

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Continuing our celebrations of #BlackHistoryMonth and this year's theme #ProudToBe Hear from our colleague Joy-Tendai Kangere BL 👇

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The Bar of Ireland

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7 years

Congratulations to our newly elected council members, Maura King BL, Claire Hogan BL, Tony McGillicuddy BL, Dara Hayes BL, Paul Gunning BL

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The Bar of Ireland

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7 years

Our Chairman @paulmcgarrysc delighted to congratulate new Chief Justice Frank Clarke on behalf of The Bar of Ireland

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On the steps: Practitioners & supporters at the Courts of Criminal Justice marked their frustration today at the professional fees paid by the State, for both prosecution and defence work, across all courts of criminal justice. The gathering comes in advance of a full day of

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Gaining an understanding of law, how it works & applies to young people's lives is the aim of our TY #LookintoLaw Programme. Should they pursue a career in law, that's a bonus!

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The Bar of Ireland

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🏆The 2020 Adrian Hardiman Memorial Moot🏆 Congratulations to winners Raphael O'Leary BL & Kevin Roche BL, and their colleagues Karl Shirran BL & Pádraig Langsch BL.