The Bar of Ireland Podcasts

On 26th of November 2020, The Bar of Ireland held its annual human rights award ceremony. This award is made in recognition of outstanding contributions in the field of human rights. This year, the council focused on health as a fundamental human right. The 2020 award was presented to Dr. Micheal Ryan, Executive Director of the World Health Organisation’s Health Emergencies Programme. Doctor Ryan...

On 9th September 2020, Maura McNally SC, Chair of The Bar of Ireland, and Joseph O’Sullivan BL, Chair of the Human Rights Committee, appeared before the Oireachtas Special Committee on Covid-19 Response to contribute to discussion and provide perspectives on the legal and constitutional issues arising during this fast moving period of legislative response to control the spread of the virus.

In this conversation with Education and Training Co-ordinator Lindsay Bond, Kevin Byrne BL speaks about the lifestyle changes he has made while practising as a barrister. While talking about the benefits and positive health outcomes of these changes, Kevin offers advice on how fellow members can do the same.

In December 2019, The Bar of Ireland prepared a submission to the Department of Justice and Equality on the Review of the Prohibition of Incitement to Hatred Act 1989. To discuss this topic, Policy and Public Affairs Manager Aedamair Gallagher speaks with one of the submission's authors, David Perry BL.

In the final instalment of the Green Street Lectures, Mr. Justice Donal O'Donnell speaks on the Pigott Forgeries and Russell's cross examination.

Shane Murphy SC looks back on the infamous trial of Harry Gleeson, who was wrongfully executed in 1941 for the murder of Mary McCarthy, and posthumously pardoned in 2015. Introduction by Mr. Justice David Barniville, then Chairman of the Bar Council.

Michael McDowell SC delivers a lecture examining the trial of Roger Casement for high treason in 1916.

Michael L. O'Higgins SC delivers a lecture reflecting on one of the most infamous miscarriages of justice in Irish history - the Maamtrasna Murders.

Hugh Mohan SC delivers a lecture on the Sedition and Treason trials of members of the Young Ireland movement in the nineteenth century, examining their outcomes and impact on the Irish political landscape. Introduction by Judge David Barniville, then Chairman of the Bar of Ireland.

In this Green Street Courthouse lecture, Mr. Justice Gerard Hogan looks back and examines the legitimacy of the 1916 Rising.

Bláthna Ruane SC delivers a lecture on the impact Ireland's independence had on the Senior Crown Judiciary of the time. Introduced by Judge David Barniville, then Chairman of the Bar of Ireland.

Paul Gallagher SC delivers a lecture on the life of Daniel O Connell, with an introduction by Judge David Barniville, then Chairman of the Bar of Ireland.

Patrick Gageby SC delivers a lecture on the 1798 trials to Green St. Courthouse, with an introduction by Judge David Barniville, then Chairman of the Bar of Ireland

In the first instalment of the Green St. Courthouse Lecture series, the late Mr. Justice Adrian Hardiman delivers a lecture on the Trial of Robert Emmet, with an introduction to the lecture and the series by Judge David Barniville, then Chairman of the Bar of Ireland.

Bláthna Ruane SC delivers a lecture on the impact Ireland's independence had on the Senior Crown Judiciary of the time. Introduced by Judge David Barniville, then Chairman of the Bar of Ireland.

As part of The Bar of Ireland's 2020 International Women's Day celebrations, a portrait of Ms. Justice Mary Laffoy was commissioned by the organisation to honour her contribution to the legal profession in Ireland. Among the first 100 women to be called to the Bar, Judge Laffoy's impact on the Irish legal landscape has been extraordinary. In this interview, we speak with her about her thoughts on...

As part of The Bar of Ireland's 2020 International Women's Day celebrations, a portrait of Ms Justice Mary Laffoy was commissioned by the organisation to honour her extraordinary contribution to the legal profession in Ireland. In this interview, we speak with the artist behind the piece - 20 year old Hetty Lawlor.