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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.

Recently Published

  • The Registrar who Knew Joyce, 1937
  • Round Hall Wrestle After Perceived Insult to Barrister’s Mother, 1893
  • A Noise Sensitive Judge at the Cork Assizes, 1864
  • Barrister Sentenced to Six Months’ Hard Labour for Stealing Books from Trinity College Library, 1840
  • No False Telegram, 1928

Top Posts & Pages

  • The Registrar who Knew Joyce, 1937
    The Registrar who Knew Joyce, 1937
  • Round Hall Wrestle After Perceived Insult to Barrister's Mother, 1893
    Round Hall Wrestle After Perceived Insult to Barrister's Mother, 1893
  • The Hammond Lane Explosion, 1878
    The Hammond Lane Explosion, 1878
  • A Noise Sensitive Judge at the Cork Assizes, 1864
    A Noise Sensitive Judge at the Cork Assizes, 1864
  • Mr Finn's Four Courts Coffee-Room, 1839
    Mr Finn's Four Courts Coffee-Room, 1839

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