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Phoenix Law has this morning served pre-action correspondence on the Department of Education challenging the eligibility criteria of its Initial Teacher Education Bursary Scheme. The scheme pays tuition fees in full – support worth up to £20,000 – for trainee teachers in the shorta
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Dillon Eustace has announced the appointment of Keith Robinson, a partner in the Firm’s banking and capital markets team, as managing partner. He succeeds Donnacha O’Connor, who, after six years, returns to full-time practice in the Firm’s asset management and investment funds and
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Fiona Hurley has joined Fragomen Ireland as an immigration manager in its Cork office. Ms Hurley brings 16 years of experience across the Irish immigration sector, including six years as CEO of Nasc, the Migrant and Refugee Rights Centre. In that role, she worked closely with government departments,
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Richard Watson, managing partner of Furthr VC, has been elected chairperson of the Irish Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (IVCA) replacing Caroline Gaynor, partner at Lightstone Ventures, who has completed her term of office. The IVCA is the representative organisation for venture capi
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Byrne Wallace Shields has announced that this year six lawyers have been promoted to partner, one to of counsel, seven to managing associate level and two to a senior associate level. The lawyers appointed to partner are; Lisa Hyland, Helen Boland, Sean Neville, Andrew McVea, Kristofer O’Shea
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William Fry has appointed Maebh Doyle as a partner in its banking & finance team. A dual-qualified solicitor in Ireland and in England and Wales, she brings more than a decade of experience advising investment banks, investment managers, credit institutions, private equity funds, debt funds and
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MSM Law has appointed solicitor Eoghan Curran. Mr Curran brings experience in criminal law, civil litigation, healthcare legal services and inquests, supporting the firm’s investment in specialist, accessible advice.
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Phoenix Law has this morning served pre-action correspondence on the Department of Education challenging the eligibility criteria of its Initial Teacher Education Bursary Scheme. The scheme pays tuition fees in full – support worth up to £20,000 – for trainee teachers in the shorta
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Paper Trail, the Belfast-based victims’ charity, has launched the beginning of its Memorial Map project an interactive digital resource which aims to commemorate every life lost as a result of the Northern Ireland conflict since 1966. The Memorial Map marks a significant step in the effort to
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Secretary of State says he remains committed to the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill as he meets victims’ groups on a visit to Northern Ireland.
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Tughans LLP took part in Artemis Human Capital's annual Corporate CrossFit Fundraiser, joining businesses from across Northern Ireland for an afternoon of fitness, teamwork and networking. The event raised vital funds for Cancer Fund for Children, supporting the charity’s important work suppor
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Another member has resigned from the Council of the Law Society of Northern Ireland in the wake of the society’s handling of chief executive, David Lavery, following his provision of a character reference to his paedophile cousin, William Lloyd Lavery. Julie-Ann McCaffrey, a construction and i
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Research from Queen’s University Belfast is shining a light on the role of AI and bots in the music industry, warning that consumers and musicians are being shortchanged because of technology that’s out of control. Dr Katherine Pittalis used her PhD to examine the fast-changing technolog
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Whether you simply love all animals or have a more analytical curiosity about legal protections for animal welfare – Dr Maureen O'Sullivan has the course for you! Ireland’s first animal law module is proving a hit at the University of Galway, with student numbers more than doubling. Dr
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Professor Oonagh Breen of UCD Sutherland School of Law has been appointed to the Royal Irish Academy’s Ethics, Politics, Law and Philosophy Committee for the 2026 to 2030 term.
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Trinity Women in Law is seeking mentors to join its 2026 mentorship programme.
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Dr Diarmuid Griffin, associate professor of criminology and criminal justice at the University of Galway School of Law, has been appointed to the Royal Irish Academy’s Ethics, Politics, Law and Philosophy Committee. Committee members are selected based on their discipline expertise and public
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For Anne-Marie Linehan, the past couple of years at J.W. O'Donovan LLP have resembled the proverbial situation when three buses arrive at the same time. First, in 2024 and after 93 years the firm relocated to new premises in Cork's South Mall, reflecting its ongoing commitment to supporting clients
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Since its inauguration in 1911, International Women's Day has evolved into much more than a symbolic diary date. It’s now an annual event that not only celebrates the achievements of women, but also sharpens the focus on inequality, calls for the acceleration of progress and challenges organis
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February is proving a busy time for Seán Brassil. Last month he was appointed general counsel at the Irish Rugby Football Union, 10 years after first writing to the IRFU offering his services during the court vacation period with a view to gaining experience in an industry about which he&rsqu
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Visitors to Galway will be familiar with attractions such as the city’s Spanish Arch, Cathedral and Latin Quarter. Perhaps less so, however, with its reputation as a major European hub for the medical technology sector. With its established cluster of global medtech companies, strong links wit
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Adam Synnott has the felicitous capacity to combine brisk efficiency with engaging affability. It’s a useful admixture that undoubtedly facilitates his career at EY Law Ireland, a stand-alone, regulated law firm which forms part of the global EY network. Mr Synnott, partner and head of corpora
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