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Miler’s Sabbath Caresses of the Four Courts Railings, c.1900

Miler’s Sabbath Caresses of the Four Courts Railings, c.1900

5 Jun 2025
Excitement at the Four Courts for the Bottle Riot Trial, 1823

Excitement at the Four Courts for the Bottle Riot Trial, 1823

4 Jun 2025
Future Lord Chancellor of Ireland Brings Proceedings Over Allegations Relating to his Prosecution of Robert Emmet, 1812

Future Lord Chancellor of Ireland Brings Proceedings Over Allegations Relating to his Prosecution of Robert Emmet, 1812

3 Jun 2025
When a Defence Goes Awry: The Cork Slander Case of 1908-9

When a Defence Goes Awry: The Cork Slander Case of 1908-9

30 May 2025
No Cleaning of Streets for Carlow Assizes after ‘Uncalled for’ Judicial Remarks about the Condition of the Town, 1887

No Cleaning of Streets for Carlow Assizes after ‘Uncalled for’ Judicial Remarks about the Condition of the Town, 1887

29 May 2025
The Man Who Decided the Location of the Four Courts, 1773-1783

The Man Who Decided the Location of the Four Courts, 1773-1783

28 May 2025
A Police Chase at the Back of the Four Courts, 1893

A Police Chase at the Back of the Four Courts, 1893

27 May 2025
Irish Barrister and Politician Daniel O’Connell Successfully Mediates Challenge to Arms between Two Eminent Members of the Irish Bar, 1825

Irish Barrister and Politician Daniel O’Connell Successfully Mediates Challenge to Arms between Two Eminent Members of the Irish Bar, 1825

26 May 2025
An Attorney of Chancery Lane, Dublin, c.1820

An Attorney of Chancery Lane, Dublin, c.1820

23 May 2025
A Judge May Fish: The Riverside Exploits of T.C. Kingsmill Moore, 1900-1960

A Judge May Fish: The Riverside Exploits of T.C. Kingsmill Moore, 1900-1960

22 May 2025
Taken for a Ride: Distinguished Lawyer Unwittingly Books Hackney Cab Drawn by his own Double-Jobbing Horse, 1856

Taken for a Ride: Distinguished Lawyer Unwittingly Books Hackney Cab Drawn by his own Double-Jobbing Horse, 1856

21 May 2025
Barrister Aggrieved by Judge Deciding in His Favour Without Hearing him, c. 1843

Barrister Aggrieved by Judge Deciding in His Favour Without Hearing him, c. 1843

20 May 2025
Curate of St Michan’s Pelted with Vegetables for Alleged ‘Souping’, 1860

Curate of St Michan’s Pelted with Vegetables for Alleged ‘Souping’, 1860

19 May 2025
Only Irish Catholic to Practice as Barrister During Penal Laws Undone by his own Free Legal Advice, c.1700

Only Irish Catholic to Practice as Barrister During Penal Laws Undone by his own Free Legal Advice, c.1700

16 May 2025
Catholic Conveyancers, 1700-1800

Catholic Conveyancers, 1700-1800

15 May 2025
Before the Four Courts: The Public Offices on Inns Quay, c. 1780

Before the Four Courts: The Public Offices on Inns Quay, c. 1780

14 May 2025
All This is Art: The Advocacy Skills of Charles Kendal Bushe, 1805-1822 

All This is Art: The Advocacy Skills of Charles Kendal Bushe, 1805-1822 

13 May 2025
Chief Baron Palles Demands Respect from his Court, 1903

Chief Baron Palles Demands Respect from his Court, 1903

12 May 2025
Barrister Dies of Apoplexy After Visit to Turkish Bath, 1865

Barrister Dies of Apoplexy After Visit to Turkish Bath, 1865

9 May 2025
The New Fish and Vegetable Market in Halston Street, 1892

The New Fish and Vegetable Market in Halston Street, 1892

8 May 2025
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