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Services and information
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Annual licensing
Find information about annual licence renewals, application requirements and the 2026 annual licensing court dates.
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Probate
Learn how to deal with the estate of someone who dies. There are many different types of probate depending on the circumstances of the person who died.
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Marriage, separation and divorce
Find out more about separation and the divorce process in Ireland. You can also find out about marriage exemptions.
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Domestic violence
Domestic violence is any act or threat of physical, sexual or emotional violence against you or a family member. Find out what protections are available to you and how you can apply for a court order.
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Arrangements for children
Covers guardianship, custody, access, and child passport issues. Find out your rights, how to apply, what to do if served, and where to get legal advice, mediation, or support services.
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Jury service
Learn how to respond to your summons, what to expect on the day, and how to ask to be excused if needed.
Visit and learn
Learn more about school tours, resources for students and information about the history of the courts in Ireland.
Learn moreNews & Updates
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Dublin - Four Courts - update for all practitioners and court users returning to the Gandon Building this weekFire safety and accessibility upgrade works to ground floor, Gandon Building, the Four Courts
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Dublin - Four Courts - update for all practitioners and court users returning to the Gandon Building this week - 7 September 2026
The Office of Public Works (OPW) are carrying out a programme of accessibility improvement works for the entrance gates of the Four Courts during the long vacation.
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Leitrim - Carrick on Shannon - County Registrar Motion List - Cancelled - 8 October 2025
Leitrim County Registrar Case Progression List scheduled for Thursday 8 October 2026 at 2:30 p.m. is cancelled and transferred to the 15 October 2026 at 2:30 p.m.
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Court of Appeal & High Court - New Practice Directions issued on the Responsible Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Court Documents
The Presidents of the Court of Appeal and the High Court have issued Practice Directions on the responsible use of Generative A.I. in Court Documents. These Practice Directions will come into operation on 1 September 2026.
