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Two extraordinary magnums of Château Lafite Rothschild 1870, sourced from the historic cellars of Glamis Castle in Scotland broke the world record twice in rapid succession at Sotheby's, selling for $106,250 and $200,000 respectively.

The threat from Islamist extremism and so-called “lone wolf” actors remains a significant concern for Ireland, according to the first report from the Independent Examiner of Security Legislation, which warns that the overall risk landscape has broadened in recent years. The report finds

Youth justice minister Niall Collins has launched the DERG Youth Diversion Project (YDP), which aims to deliver enhanced support to young people and families in East Clare and North Tipperary. The DERG YDP represents a "significant expansion" of youth justice services in the region, following the am

Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, is visiting Ireland today. “Ireland was one of the founding members of the Council of Europe and has consistently played a key role in helping to protect and promote human rights, democracy and the rule of law across the continent,&rdqu

William Fry LLP has announced the appointment of three new partners: Adele Hall, Gavin White and James Cotter. Ms Hall has been promoted to partner in the firm’s litigation & investigations department. She advises Irish and international clients on complex commercial litigation, regulatory

Families of the 29 people killed in the RAF Chinook crash on the Mull of Kintyre have welcomed British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's agreement to meet them, describing it as a “significant and long overdue step” towards truth and accountability. The commitment came after Tessa Munt r

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has condemned the adoption by the Israeli Knesset of a law extending the death penalty in a way that “has clear discriminatory effects against Palestinians” and urged the country to repeal or invalidate it. Approving a report by

A defamation lawsuit filed by FBI director Kash Patel sharply criticising The Atlantic’s journalistic standards contains numerous spelling and copy-editing errors. The 19-page complaint, lodged in federal court in Washington, D.C., accuses the publication and a reporter of knowingly publishing

The Law Society of Northern Ireland was pleased to host President Mark Borland's meeting with Belfast Solicitors Association at Law Society House yesterday, joined by Chief Executive David A Lavery CB, Junior Vice President and BSA member Eoghan McKenna and Head of Member Services Roisin McNamara.&n

Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan has announced details of the implementation plan for new family legislation that will result in "some of the most significant reforms of the family justice system in the history of the State". The Family Courts Act 2024 will introduce "important changes" t

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) has welcomed a significant decision by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) in a case the Department of Social Protection (DSP). The case concerns discrimination on the grounds of disability and a failure to provide reasonable accommodation.

O’Flynn Exhams LLP is once again sponsoring the Horizons – Cope Foundation Golf Classic in 2026.

President Catherine Connolly has signed the International Protection Bill into law and will not refer it to the Supreme Court, following a three-hour meeting of the Council of State to consider its constitutionality. The legislation is linked to the EU Migration and Asylum Pact, due to take effect a

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ+ legislation is discriminatory and incompatible with the bloc’s core democratic principles, creating an early challenge for the country’s incoming government. In a sweeping judgment, the CJEU foun

More than half of law firm clients still expect lawyers to dress formally, according to new research, suggesting the traditional suit and tie may be regaining ground after years of more relaxed office attire. The study found that 52 per cent of clients prefer formal dress, while presentation also ex