The Supreme Court

Opening of the Legal Year 2024

Chief Justice O'Donnell formally marks the opening of the new legal year.

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Appointment of new Court of Appeal President

Ms Justice Caroline Costello sworn in as the new President of the Court of Appeal.

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Network of Presidents Annual Conference 2024

Chief Justice O'Donnell represents the Supreme Court in Athens at the annual conference of the Network of the Presidents of the Supreme Judicial Courts of the European Union.

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Retirement of Mr Justice George Birmingham

Mr Justice George Birmingham retires as President of the Court of Appeal and as an ex officio judge of the Supreme Court.

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Practice Update

New guidance note issued by the Supreme Court Office clarifying the practice in respect of electronic filing and preparing books of authorities for an appeal.

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Judicial Exchange Programme 2024

The Supreme Court is pleased to welcome Mr Kostiantyn Pilkov, Judge of the Supreme Court of Ukraine, and Ms Isabelle De Silva, President of the 6th Chamber of the Conseil d’État, to Ireland as part of a judicial exchange programme.

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End of Summer Placement Programme 2024

The Summer Placement Programme 2024 draws to a close with a mock trial in the Supreme Court and closing remarks from Chief Justice O'Donnell.

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Third Lecture in Hardiman Lecture Series

Third Hardiman Lecture delivered by Eileen Barrington SC.

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First Lecture of Hardiman Series 2024

The Hardiman Lecture Series 2024 kicks off with examination of challenges facing legal journalism today.

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Chief Justice's Summer Placement Programme 2024

Chief Justice O'Donnell welcomes law students taking part in this year's Summer Placement Programme to the Four Courts.

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