Barristers
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The Irish Bar Strikes Again, 1947
The Irish Criminal Bar strike of today, is not the first time the Irish Bar has gone on strike, though it is the first time members of a sector of the Irish Bar have gone on strike countrywide. There have been at… Continue reading
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A War of Independence Arrest for the Irish Bar, 1921
From the Freeman’s Journal, 4 April 1921: “BARRISTER TRIED RE-ARRESTED AFTER ACQUITTAL BY COURTMARTIAL Richard and Edward Humphreys, 36 Aylesbury Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin, pleaded not guilty before a Field General Courtmartial in the North Dublin Union on Saturday last to… Continue reading
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Vacation Destinations of the Irish Bar and Bench, 1910
From the Evening Irish Times, 2 August 1910: “LAWYERS ON LONG VACATION HOLIDAY IDEALS OF BENCH AND BAR Trinity Term came to a close on Saturday. At the Four Courts the only judge doing any business that day was Mr… Continue reading
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Father of the Munster Bar Falls Prey to Thieves While Holidaying in London, 1865
The start of the legal Long Vacation in August marked – and continues to mark – the annual abandonment of the Four Courts and the flight of its inhabitants further afield. But, try as holidaying lawyers might to escape from… Continue reading
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Carson Cross-Examines in Waterford, 1880
Later to become one of the most famous cross-examiners of all time thanks to his performance in the Oscar Wilde libel action, Sir Edward Carson cut his legal teeth in local courts in Waterford, Ireland. A considerable number of his clients were women… Continue reading