The Bar of Ireland

Applications now open for the Denham Fellowship 2025! 📢 The Denham Fellowship, named after the former Chief Justice Susan Denham, offers a unique pathway to a career in law, providing financial, educational, and professional support to aspiring barristers from a socio-economically disadvantaged background. This 5-year programme, run by The Bar of Ireland in association with The Honorable Society of King’s Inns, supports fellows from their entry to the Barrister-at-Law degree through to their first four years at the Law Library. The Denham Fellowship bridges the gap between higher education and access to professional practice, promoting diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday 14th January, 2025. Watch this space for details on an upcoming online Q&A. It will assist you in making the decision to apply and completing the application process. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/erf8H6-W

Since 1906, The Bar Golfing Society (BGS) has brought members of the Bar and the Bench together on the green. Their outings offer a fantastic chance to connect with colleagues and compete for some prestigious silverware. 🏆 BGS also competes with the Solicitors’ Golfing Society twice annually and hosts biennial matches with Bars from Northern Ireland, Scotland, and England, at world-class courses. New members welcome, with reduced fees for early-career years! Mark your calendars for this upcoming event: Christmas Cup: The Montgomerie Course, Carton House, Friday, November 22nd – don’t miss the final outing of the year! ⛳️ Ready to tee off with us? Members can visit https://lnkd.in/eSsGbq6f for more information or to join.

The entire Law Library share in the grief and sense of loss at the passing of our colleague Peter Hamilton BL. Not only was he highly regarded and respected as a colleague, but as a dear friend to so many. Ar dheis Dé a h-anam uasal. Ár chomhbhrón dá mhuintir agus chairde https://lnkd.in/e-suYGzr

Join colleagues for the Employment Bar Association (EBA) Annual Conference on Friday, November 15th at the Distillery Building, Dublin 7. Get ready for an afternoon packed with insights from top legal minds and networking opportunities. Schedule: Chaired by Brendan Kirwan SC Speakers & Contributors: 🔴 The Hon. Ms Justice Butler 🔴 Jason Murray BL 🔴 Remy Farrell SC 🔴 Cara Jane Walsh BL 🔴 Lorna Lynch SC ➡ Des Ryan BL ➡ Alex White SC ➡ Ercus Stewart SC ➡ Helen Callanan SC ➡ Niamh McGowan BL View the full line-up and secure your place now: https://lnkd.in/dCqj-Sjn

Members: The latest In Brief Newsletter has been issued. Check your inbox for: 🔴 The EU Bar Association Conference, taking place in Brussels 🔴 The Employment Bar Association Annual Conference 2024 🔴 Systemic Psychotherapy for Current Members 🔴 Upcoming Specialist Bar Association Events and much more!

🏃🏼♀️🏃🏼♂️⚖️ Bar Flies Marathon! Best of luck to all our members on their feet this morning for Irish Life Dublin Marathon & Race Series - you've got this!

Are you a Barrister? Join us for a panel discussion on the Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) Code of Conduct on 14 November, chaired by The Hon Mr Justice Oisín Quinn, Judge of the High Court. ✨ Programme Highlights: Keynote Presentation: Dr Brian Doherty, CEO, LSRA Code of Conduct Panel Discussion formed by: Eileen Barrington SC Rachel Tobin, Fractional General Counsel at Crescendo AI  Brendan Foley BL, Office of the Attorney General 🔗 Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/em5GCgeR Spaces are limited and bookings are going fast! We look forward to seeing you there! 💼📚 #LSRA #KingsInns #PreDiningTalk

The exception to the rule? 🔎 A recent High Court Decision found evidence obtained unlawfully by a third party does not necessarily require automatic exclusion. Barry Donovan BL discusses why the exclusionary rule exists and how its application in the regulatory sphere is very different to those of criminal trials. Read it here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eE9KvXXX For further insights and discussion on recent developments in Professional, Disciplinary and Regulatory Law, join the PRDBA at its annual conference on Friday 8 November in the Distillery Building. Registration is at the following link: https://lnkd.in/espY93EA

Join colleagues on Wednesday, 6th November for the CBA Construction Bar Association of Ireland (CBA) Tech Talk, featuring Deirdre Ní Fhloinn BL.   🕐 Time: 8:30–9:30am 📍 Location: The Gaffney Room, Distillery Building & Online   The discussion, which will be Chaired by Anita Finucane BL, will focus on the recommended national building control regulator and explore the path ahead for legislation and construction regulation in Ireland.   Book your place at: https://lnkd.in/erCh_dhu

A game changer? 🇪🇺 ⚽️ Limited tickets remaining for this event. Join us on Wednesday 30th October from 4pm for an event covering the recent decision by UEFA to choose Dublin as an alternative seat for their CAS (Court of Arbitration for Sport) disputes.    This event will feature a discussion on the implications of this development with arbitrators based in Ireland and representatives from UEFA and CAS.   Speakers: William McAuliffe, Head of Disciplinary, UEFA Giovanni Maria Fares, CAS Counsel Paul McGarry SC, The Bar of Ireland Moderator: Susan Ahern SC, The Bar of Ireland & CAS Arbitrator Register here: https://lnkd.in/egjjrmTx