The Bar of Ireland Podcasts

Jan 21 2025 89 ep. 46 mins 68
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Law, history and culture from the organisation representing the barristers' profession in Ireland. Tune in to hear stories of our great historical legal figures, interviews from the committee members of our Specialist Bar Associations, the unique career paths of our membership and more. Follow us on Twitter @TheBarofIreland or visit our website at www.lawlibrary.ie.

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Discipline in Gaelic Football | Sports Law Bar Association

Jan 21 2025 54 mins  
In the latest podcast from the Sports Law Bar Association, Chair of the Association Aoife Farelly BL is joined by Séamus Kenny, Secretary GAA Football Review Committee; Conor Sally, Solicitor and Chairperson of Omagh St. Enda's GAA; Feargal Logan, Solicitor and former Tyrone football manager; and Fiachra Breathnach BL, former GAA footballer for Galway. This debrief discussion wa

The Hon. Ms. Justice Marie Baker (retd) with Declan Harmon BL

Dec 18 2024 41 mins  
Recently retired Ms. Justice Marie Baker served as a Judge of the Supreme Court from 2019 to 2024, a Judge of the Court of Appeal from 2018 to 2019, and a Judge of the High Court from 2014 to 2018. She now serves as Chair of the recently formed Electoral Commission. She talks to Declan Harmon BL on growing up in Cork, her journey into law and reflects on her time both on the bench

The Lawyer as a Communicator - Expertise in the Public Realm

Nov 25 2024 29 mins  
In this podcast episode, we explore the role of lawyers as communicators, examining how legal professionals convey complex legal concepts to clients, courts, and the public. Communications as a form of practice development and growth, leveraging contributions across multiple channels, and the evolving role of technology in legal discourse all figure in this conversation. Additio

Sporting Disputes in Conversation with UEFA and CAS Arbitrators

Nov 20 2024 47 mins  
Arbitrator Susan Ahern SC of the Sports Law Bar Association welcomes William McAuliffe, Head of Disciplinary at UEFA and Giovanni Maria Fares, Counsel at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to the podcast. In this episode, they discuss how they came to practice in the area of sporting disputes, their areas of work and some key learnings from their careers so far. Attend the S

Tax Litigation in Ireland Part 3 | Frank Mitchell SC and Lorna Gallagher BL | Tax Bar Association

Nov 11 2024 20 mins  
In the third and final part of the Tax Bar's podcast on tax litigation, Frank Mitchell SC and Lorna Gallagher BL discuss procedure post receipt of the TAC determination namely, appealing to the High Court, the case stated process and tax litigation through the Courts.

Tax Litigation in Ireland Part 2 | Frank Mitchell SC and Lorna Gallagher BL | Tax Bar Association

Nov 07 2024 40 mins  
In part two of the Tax Bar's podcast on Tax Litigation, Frank Mitchell SC and Lorna Gallagher BL continue their discussion and in particular discuss the burden of proof, the potential for amendment of the notice of appeal, applications in the nature of discovery, expert witnesses and the running order of a hearing before the Tax Appeals Commission. Book your place for the Tax Bar

Tax Litigation in Ireland | Frank Mitchell SC and Lorna Gallagher BL | Tax Bar Association

Oct 11 2024 43 mins  
The first in a three-part series, Frank Mitchell SC and Lorna Gallagher BL discuss tax litigation and the tax appeals process, along with the impact of legislative reform on tax in Ireland. For more from the Tax Bar Association, visit www.taxbar.ie

Katie Nagle BL and Liam Vanmechelen BL on the ICDR Internship Programme | Law Beyond Borders

Sep 05 2024 19 mins  
Katie Nagle BL and Liam Vanmechelen BL join the podcast to speak about dispute resolution, their journey to practice and their upcoming trip to the New York for the 2024 International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) internship programme.

Róisín O'Mara BL and Simon Wilson BL on Innocence Scholarships | Law Beyond Borders

Aug 16 2024 21 mins  
Róisín and Simon are recipients of the 2024 Innocence Scholarships from The Bar of Ireland, who are undertaking work on projects in the USA which aim to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create equitable systems of justice for all.

Gemma McLoughlin-Burke BL on the Voluntary Assistance Scheme | Law Beyond Borders

Jul 25 2024 32 mins  
Gemma McLoughlin-Burke BL, Chair of The Bar of Ireland's Voluntary Assistance Scheme, discusses the Innocence Project in the United States, pro bono work and her own personal path to practice.