Latest Updates
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International Human Rights Day 2021 – Spotlight on the Human Rights Committee of the Bar of Ireland
10 December 2021
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Sport Law Bar donation brings Afghan Appeal Fund to €50,000
08 December 2021
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Bar of Ireland pledges support to disAbility Legal Network
03 December 2021
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Bar of Ireland 2021 Human Rights Award goes to MASI – Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland
23 November 2021
Drafting a new Environmental Code –What it would look like and what would it do?
At our symposium next Friday, 21st January, Louise Beirne BL will present a draft Model Environmental Code. The purpose of the draft Code is to set out elements of a Model Environment Code1, with a view to promoting legislative reform in this area Note: this is an introduction to Louise Beirne’s paper which will be … Continued
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Celebrating a Centenary
On November 1, 1921, history was made at the Irish Bar. It was the first call of the newly fledged Irish Free State. And the first to see women…
The Denham Fellowship
The Denham Fellowship, named after The Hon. Mrs. Justice Susan Denham, former Chief Justice, assists two aspiring barristers annually who come from…
Look into Law – TY Programme
The Bar of Ireland’s “Look into Law” Transition Year Programme is an exciting initiative aimed at increasing students’ awareness of the work of The…
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Barristers have been practising in Ireland for over 450 years. In 1541, The Honorable Society of King’s Inns was established when a lease was granted…
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