Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh

Ms Ní Ghrálaigh, based at Matrix Chambers in London, specialises in international law, civil liberties, human rights, protest law and international criminal law.

She is called to the bars of England and Wales, Ireland and Northern Ireland, and is on the International Criminal Court’s list of counsel.

She has an extensive practice at Matrix, acting for and advising individuals, states, and civil society in cases before both domestic and international courts and tribunals.

At the international level, Ms Ní Ghrálaigh was a member of the legal team which represented South Africa before the International Court of Justice in the case taken against Israel under the 1948 Genocide Convention.

She has also represented the State of Palestine in advisory proceedings concerning the activities of the United Nations in Palestine.

Speaking on her appointment as an adjunct professor, Ms Ní Ghrálaigh said: “It is such an honour to be invited to join the University of Galway as adjunct professor.

“At a time when the very fundamentals of international law are under such extreme threat globally, I look forward to working alongside such dedicated colleagues to instil in the next generation of lawyers coming through, a steadfast commitment to justice and to upholding human rights for all.”

Professor Siobhán Mullally, director of the Irish Centre for Human Rights at the University of Galway, said: “Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh is an outstanding lawyer, who is at the frontline in legal efforts to defend human rights and uphold international law.

“She has inspired many to fight for international justice and it is an honour to have her on our adjunct faculty.”