From the Freeman’s Journal, 9 December 1887: “THE PENALTY OF MIDNIGHT VOCALISM Yesterday, in the Northern Division of the Police Court, Mr O’Donel presiding, Charles Dunne, barrister, 14 Haddington road; Arthur Sommers, doctor, 6 Clyde road, Joseph Johnstone, 5 South… Continue reading

From the Westmeath Independent, 30 January 1909: “COURT CRIER FOR 75 YEARS A notable personality in the form of Mr Condy Boyle, Dungloe, Co Donegal has recently passed away.  He was close on 100 years old, and had been court… Continue reading

Drama in the Four Courts as an unfortunate moneylender only narrowly escapes an angry crowd, beautifully recounted by the Northern Constitution of 17 May 1879. Thomas Joyce, through his vehicle, ‘The Accommodation Bank,’ had been lending money at 155% interest… Continue reading

From the Irish Independent, 8 November 1930, a very nice-looking group of new Irish barristers, including one woman (A Caulfield) as well as two members of the Gardai: a Superintendent and Chief Superintendent. Exhibitioner George Daniel Murnaghan (far left) later… Continue reading

I had the privilege this week of taking a lovely group of visitors through the Four Courts.  As there were no handouts, I said I would put the content of the tour up online, together with some illustrations, so here… Continue reading