News Stories

Education: 17 July 2020

Business and the law: Develop a practical understanding

Business and the law: Develop a practical understanding

Dr. Eimear Brown, the Dean here at King’s Inns, recently wrote an article for eolas magazine on business and the law. It gives an insight into our highly sought–after law courses which assist many businesses in understanding and navigating the current legal issues that affect their day–to–day operations.

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General: 08 July 2020

Public Consultation on developing a Strategy for the Criminal Justice System

Public Consultation on developing a Strategy for the Criminal Justice System

The Department of Justice and Equality is inviting communities and members of the public to contribute to the development of a Strategy for the Criminal Justice System.

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Events: 08 July 2020

Two King’s Inns graduates are taking part in Ireland’s Edge ‘Through the Looking Glass’ event

Two King’s Inns graduates are taking part in Ireland’s Edge ‘Through the Looking Glass’ event

Ms Justice Marie Baker and Dr David Kenny, both graduates of King’s Inns, are participating in Ireland’s Edge ‘Through the Looking Glass’ event on Monday 20 July at the Irish Traditional Music Archive (ITMA).

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General: 30 June 2020

Hazel Chu elected as new Lord Mayor of Dublin

Hazel Chu elected as new Lord Mayor of Dublin

King’s Inns would like to congratulate Hazel Chu on becoming the new Lord Mayor of Dublin. Ms Chu is the 9th woman to hold the office and the 352nd Lord Mayor of Dublin.

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General: 17 June 2020

Mr Justice Peter Kelly retires as the President of the High Court after nearly 50 years of service with the Courts

Mr Justice Peter Kelly retires as the President of the High Court after nearly 50 years of service with the Courts

King’s Inns would like to wish Mr Justice Peter Kelly a happy retirement as he leaves his post as the President of the High Court this evening, Wednesday 17 June 2020.

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General: 12 June 2020

Ms Justice Mary Irvine to become first female President of the High Court

Ms Justice Mary Irvine to become first female President of the High Court

King’s Inns would like to congratulate Ms Justice Mary Irvine on her nomination as the new President of the High Court, but also in making history being the first woman appointed to such a role.

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General: 08 June 2020

Learn About the Law – An Education Resource for Children

Learn About the Law – An Education Resource for Children

Karyn Harty, Partner at McCann Fitzgerald and lecturer on our social media and media law course just published a wonderful ebook for children titled ‘Learn About the Law’.

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General: 06 March 2020

Portrait of Ms Justice Mary Laffoy by Artist Hetty Lawlor unveiled as part of The Bar of Ireland’s #IWD2020 Celebrations

Portrait of Ms Justice Mary Laffoy by Artist Hetty Lawlor unveiled as part of The Bar of Ireland’s #IWD2020 Celebrations

The portrait, which was commissioned by The Bar of Ireland in honour of Justice Mary Laffoy’s extraordinary contribution to the legal profession, will be on permanent display on the walls of the King’s Inns.

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General: 01 August 2018

King’s Inns welcomes new Under Treasurer

King’s Inns welcomes new Under Treasurer

King’s Inns are delighted to welcome our new Under Treasurer / CEO, Mary Griffin to the King’s Inns. Mary took up the position in June 2018 and succeeds Sean Aylward who retired from his post in July this year. Prior to joining King’s Inns, Mary was interim CEO with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.

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General: 09 May 2018

Lawyer Lincoln’s Legacy: When Lincoln Learned What Not to Say

Lawyer Lincoln’s Legacy: When Lincoln Learned What Not to Say

King’s Inns thank Judge Ron Spears who toured the Inns on Wednesday, May 9th, with judicial colleagues from Illinois, for his recent article attached about a controversial episode in the life of his personal hero, lawyer and statesman, Abraham Lincoln.

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