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A first of its kind survey by the Irish Red Cross into public awareness of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), often referred to as the Rules of War, has revealed significant gaps in understanding of the laws that govern armed conflict.

Dublin-based visual artist Silvina Sisterna, current recipient of the Mason Hayes & Curran arts residential bursary, presents The Blue In Between, a new public artwork commissioned by Temple Bar Gallery + Studios for Culture Night 2026. The work consists of five flags made from experimental cya

O’Reilly Stewart Solicitors has welcomed Amy Armstrong, Conor Macklin, and Emma Brown as trainee solicitors. A spokesperson for the firm said: “Over the course of the two year programme, Amy, Conor and Emma will have the opportunity to gain experience across a variety of practice areas,

The Law Society of Northern Ireland marked the conclusion of its 2026 Advanced Advocacy Course with a celebratory dinner at Belfast’s Hilton on Friday evening. Over 21 solicitors from across the public and private sectors completed this year's course, which is now in its 27th year.

Irish Attorney General Rossa Fanning SC delivered a lecture at Columbia Law School during this trip to New York last week.  The lecture was entitled ‘Common Law, Different Paths: Ireland and the United States’ and explored the common law heritage shared by Ireland and the United Sta

High Court proceedings will continue tomorrow to decide on a full hearing of a legal challenge to the proposed overhead north–south electricity interconnector, brought by SEAT (Safe Electricity for Armagh and Tyrone).

Diamond Heron Solicitors has announced the appointment of Damien Keenan who has qualified as a solicitor through the Institute of Professional Legal Studies in Belfast. A spokesperson for the firm said: “Damien has been a valued member of our conveyancing team for five years and is alread

The Law Society of Ireland has renewed its call for the appointment of an independent mediator to resolve the ongoing dispute over criminal legal aid. Solicitors have been withdrawing their services since June in opposition to the “one accused, one fee” model for criminal legal aid that

P. O’Connor & Son, solicitors has announced the expansion of its litigation and dispute resolution team with the appointment of Amy Langan as senior associate.  A native of County Mayo, Ms Langan has experience in personal injury, medical negligence, professional negligence and fatal

MSM Law has announced two internal promotions. Oran Clarke has qualified as a solicitor and now works across the criminal law, family law and litigation departments. Rebecca Sloan has progressed to apprentice solicitor within the family law team.

UCD Sutherland School of Law has appointed Dr Katie Nolan as lecturer and assistant professor in law and technology.

A Florida woman has been charged with burglary and battery after allegedly throwing a bucket of human faeces at a neighbour she accused of having an affair with her husband.

The NI Assembly debated the Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill yesterday. Introduced by Upper Bann MLA and Alliance deputy leader Eóin Tennyson the Bill would create an offence of the provision of conversion therapy with the intent of changing or supressing a person’s sex

The Legal Aid Board has marked the 40th anniversary of its Family Mediation Service (FMS), celebrating four decades of supporting families across Ireland through some of life's most challenging transitions.

Walkers Professional Services (WPS) has entered into an agreement to acquire Value Partners, a leading Luxembourg professional services firm. Since its launch in 2012, Value Partners has built a reputation as a trusted adviser to private equity, real estate and private credit funds, banks and multin