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The Mysterious Folding Doors of the Supreme Court, 1937-73
From the Evening Echo, 8 January 1973, this wonderful article about the Irish Supreme Court and its former Chief Justices: “For a whole decade – 1923-1932 – the Four Courts building was not in use and the Courts sat in… Continue reading
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The Square Hall Scandal, 1947
From the Evening Herald, 9 August 1947: “STRANGE AFFAIR AT FOUR COURTS In the interior of the famous building on Inns Quay there is a corridor leading to the law library. The Library is strictly reserved for the gentlemen of… Continue reading
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A Day in the Four Courts, 1890
From Irish Society (Dublin), 8 November 1890: “‘A DAY IN THE FOUR COURTS BY A M’LUD For those who cannot spare time for a corporeal visit to the Temple of Justice, let them come with me now in spirit, and… Continue reading
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The Four Courts as a Sightseeing Destination, 1816-1919
The interior of the Four Courts might not be the first thing to come to mind when thinking of a tourist destination, but once upon a time it was unmissable for sightseers visiting Dublin. J & W Gregory’s ‘Picture of… Continue reading
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The Dome(s) of the Four Courts, 1785-2020
The original Record Office designed for the Four Courts site by Thomas Cooley did not include a dome, but Cooley’s early death in 1784 coincided with an official decision to expand his design to include the Irish Four Courts, previously… Continue reading