January 2022
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Newspaper-Reading in Court, 1867-1998
From the Irish Times, 22 November 1867: “Sir – I was sitting in the court of Queen’s Bench yesterday, and while counsel was reading a long affidavit I applied myself to the columns of the Standard newspaper. Suddenly the Lord… Continue reading
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Lord Chancellor’s Emissary Saves Lady from Singed Cat, Incurs Husband’s Wrath, 1838
From the Waterford Mail, 5 March 1838: “There is a story running the rounds of the hundred and one coteries that assemble in the Four Courts, that is creating much amusement. You shall have it, and you may take it,… Continue reading
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Flags and the Four Courts, 1885-1922
From the Dublin Daily Express, 17 April 1885: “Sirs – The soiled flags which were displayed on the Four Courts during the Prince’s visit, and were a disgrace to the noble building, ought, I should think, receive a thoroughly good… Continue reading
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The Milltown Outrage, 1861
A three minute video, the first of a two-parter about a long forgotten but once widely publicised crime of 1861 involving a Dublin cab driver, a 19-year old governess and an allegation of assault with intent to violate in the… Continue reading