Visit the Supreme Court
Please see below for information on visiting the Court.
Virtual tour
Explore the historic Gandon Building and step inside the courtroom by taking a 360 virtual tour!
Court visiting hours
The Supreme Court is open from 9am - 5pm, Monday to Fridays. It is not open on Saturdays, Sundays or public holidays.
Members of the public are welcome to observe cases in the Supreme Court but are asked to observe certain courtroom etiquette set out below. The legal diary sets out what cases are scheduled for hearing and can be accessed here.
Courtroom etiquette
Courtrooms are formal places and you are expected to behave in a respectful manner. Everyone in court, including counsel, court officials, witnesses and members of the public, must conduct themselves accordingly.
When inside the courtroom, you are not permitted to use your mobile phone and you should not attempt to communicate with anyone involved in a case. For the privacy and protection of people attending court, you are not permitted to take photographs, videos, or record proceedings in any way.
There is public seating in the body of the Supreme Court and in the public gallery which is located at the top of the first flight of stairs located outside the courtroom. You should take care to enter the courtroom quietly in case court is already in session.
How to find us
The Supreme Court is situated within the Gandon Building in the Four Courts complex. The Four Courts is located on Inns Quay, Dublin 7. All visitors must pass through a security check at the public entrance.
By tram
The red line Luas (tram) services stops directly behind the Four Courts complex. Please note that the public entrance is located on the opposite side of the complex (Inns Quay).
By train
The train stations closest to the Four Courts are:
- Heuston Station (1.5 km)
- From here you can the Luas (red line in the direction of 'The Point' or 'Connolly') and alight at the 'Four Courts' stop (approximately 7 minutes travel time).
- Connolly Station (2 km)
- From here you can take the Luas (red line in the direction of 'Saggart' or 'Tallaght') and alight at the 'Four Courts' stop (approximately 9 minutes travel time).
By bus
The two nearest bus stops (Dublin Bus Stop Numbers 7856 and 1478) are located on Inns Quay, directly outside the Four Courts complex, and are serviced by the following routes: C1, C2, C3, C4, 26, 37, 39, 39A, 52, 60, 70, 83, 83A, 145.
Dublin Bus Stop Numbers 7857 and 1444 are serviced by the same routes travelling in the opposite direction along Merchant’s Quay (across the river, facing the Four Courts).
For further information and assistance planning your journey, please see the Transport for Ireland website.
By car
There are no parking facilities available within the Four Courts complex and street parking is extremely limited. The closest parking garage is Q-Park Four Courts.
Accessibility
The Gandon Building is wheelchair accessible by ramp (both at the public entrance and building entrance) and there are lifts to each floor. The Supreme Court is wheelchair accessible by a small lift outside the courtroom.
Any queries regarding accessibility matters should be directed to the Access Officer by email at [email protected] or by phone on (01) 888 6000.