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The Courts Service has launched a fully updated edition of Let's look at the law, its long-running educational programme designed to help young people understand the law, the courts and their role in a democratic society. For many years, Let's look at the law has introduced students to key legal and civic concepts through practical classroom activities and discussion. The new edition builds on that foundation with refreshed content, new video resources, updated legal information and enhanced mock trial materials designed for today's classrooms.
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Assignments of High Court Judges - Michaelmas Term 2026
The President of the High Court has assigned the following judges of the High Court to be the Judge in Charge of the following High Court lists for the Michaelmas Term 2026.
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The Irish Courts Podcast returns with Series 3 this October
Listeners can look forward to 5 new episodes in Series 3, releasing every fortnight from Monday 12 October 2026.
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Dublin – Dolphin House – District Court Family Law – Court Cancelled – Today – 2 October 2026
Dublin Family Law District Courts in Dolphin House, Courts 40, 47 and 49 are unable to sit today. The office remains open and will prioritise Domestic Violence applications.
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Dublin - Four Courts - update for all practitioners and court users returning to the Gandon Building today - 2 October 2026
The Office of Public Works (OPW) are carrying out a programme of accessibility and fire improvement works in the Four Courts.
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Dublin - Circuit Court - Personal Insolvency - Remote Call over 5 October 2026 after the 10.30 list
Please take note that on Monday 5 of October 2026 a remote Call over of all the Personal Insolvency matters listed for Hearing on the 13 and 14 of October, will take place.
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Dublin – Dolphin House – District Court Family Law – Court Cancelled – Today – 1 October 2026
Dublin Family Law District Courts in Dolphin House, Courts 40, 41 and 49 are unable to sit today. The office remains open and will prioritise Domestic Violence applications.
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Dublin - Cloverhill - Reopening of Cloverhill Courthouse - from 5 October 2026
Following the completion of essential maintenance work, Cloverhill District Court Office will reopen on Monday 5 October 2026
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Dublin - Dún Laoghaire - Return of District Court Sittings to Dún Laoghaire Courthouse
Following the completion of essential roof repairs, Dún Laoghaire District Court will return to the Courthouse with effect from Monday 5 October 2026.