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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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Waterford - Jury Notice - Panel 42 - Change of date - 12 to 15 October 2026
Jury Panel 42 summonsed for Jury Service on the 12 of October 2026, please note that there is a change of date for your Jury Service to Thursday the 15 of October at 10.30am
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Portlaoise - District Court - Change of Date - Wednesday 14 October 2026
Portlaoise District Court won’t be sitting on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, all cases for this date will now be listed on Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 10:30am.
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Dublin – Dolphin House – District Court Family Law – Court 20 & 47 Cancelled – Today – 7 October 2026
Dublin Family Law District Courts in Dolphin House, Courts 20 and 47 are unable to sit today. The office remains open and will prioritise Domestic Violence applications.
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Dublin - Circuit Family Court - Phoenix House - Court 31 Cancelled - Today - 7 October 2026
Due to circumstances outside of our control, Dublin Circuit Family Law Court number 31 in Phoenix House, is unable to sit today.
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Dublin - High Court - Wardship Court Callover Lists - 8 and 9 October 2026
The Wardship Court will sit on 8 and 9 October 2026 to call over cases and extend the time period specified in Section 54(2) of the ADMC Act, 2015 (as amended) where exceptional circumstances now require a further extension of time
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Sligo - County Registrar’s Civil Motion Court - change of date - 14 to 19 October 2026
Please note Sligo’s County Registrar’s Civil Motion Court list scheduled for 14 October 2026 will now take place on Monday, 19 October 2026.
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Dublin – Dolphin House – District Court Family Law – Court Cancelled – Today – 6 October 2026
Dublin Family Law District Courts in Dolphin House, Courts 40 and 49 are unable to sit today. The office remains open and will prioritise Domestic Violence applications.
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The ceremony to mark the opening of the legal year 2026 took place in the Round Hall Four Courts at 11am this morning
The New Legal year has begun with an opening Ceremony in the Four Courts addressed by Judge Tomoko Akane, President International Criminal Court, The Hon. Mr. Justice Donal O’Donnell, Chief Justice of Ireland, and Supreme Court Judge, Ms Justice Aileen Donnelly , Chairperson of the Courts Service
