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  • Historical Views of the Four Courts – East Side
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The Four Courts, Dublin, has been the centre of the Irish legal system since 1796.  During that time it has witnessed some uniquely colourful happenings. This site brings readers back in time to the Four Courts of days gone by through old newspaper stories and historical images.

Building the Four Courts

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Recently Published

  • The Fighting Herb Doctors of Church Street and Parnell Street, 1852
  • Mr Dunn BL in Love Again, 1838
  • Sligo Jury Turns Water into Whisky, 1860
  • State Trial Implodes as Attorney General Challenges Opposing Counsel to Duel, 1844
  • To Catch a Thief, 1892

Top Posts & Pages

  • The Fighting Herb Doctors of Church Street and Parnell Street, 1852
    The Fighting Herb Doctors of Church Street and Parnell Street, 1852
  • State Trial Implodes as Attorney General Challenges Opposing Counsel to Duel, 1844
    State Trial Implodes as Attorney General Challenges Opposing Counsel to Duel, 1844
  • Beneath the East Wing: The Inns Quay Infirmary, 1728-89
    Beneath the East Wing: The Inns Quay Infirmary, 1728-89
  • Court Documents Stolen for Possible Sale as Toilet Paper, 1860
    Court Documents Stolen for Possible Sale as Toilet Paper, 1860
  • Mr Dunn BL in Love Again, 1838
    Mr Dunn BL in Love Again, 1838

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