Courts.ie news is providing a series of important updates for people attending Irish courts, particularly in Dublin, Meath and Sligo. Recent notices cover cancelled family law sittings, revised hearing dates, a delayed District Court start time and temporary access problems affecting judgments online.
The Courts Service advises court users to check the latest notice before travelling, as schedules and online services may change at short notice.
Courts.ie news: Dublin family law sittings cancelled
Dublin Family Law District Courts 40 and 49 at Dolphin House were unable to sit on several dates between 19 and 23 October 2026. Although the affected courts were cancelled, the Dolphin House office remained open.
The office is prioritising domestic violence applications, an important arrangement for people who require urgent legal protection or assistance. Anyone due to attend should contact the relevant court office for confirmation and guidance before attending.
Changes to Dublin Circuit Court family motions
A separate update concerns Dublin Circuit Court family proceedings at Phoenix House. Motions that had been listed for 14 October 2026 are now scheduled to be heard on 10 February 2027.
Parties, legal representatives and anyone involved in the proceedings should record the revised date and verify the listing with the Courts Service. A change to a motion date can affect preparation deadlines and attendance arrangements.
Judgments temporarily unavailable on courts.ie
The Courts Service also announced that judgments, including determinations, remained offline because of essential unplanned maintenance. The service apologised for the disruption and indicated that the material was expected to remain unavailable until the following week.
The temporary interruption may affect solicitors, researchers, journalists and members of the public seeking court decisions. It does not mean the judgments have been withdrawn; rather, access through the website is temporarily affected.
Other Irish court timetable updates
- Navan District Court: The sitting scheduled for Friday, 23 October 2026, was delayed until 11:30am.
- Sligo Circuit Court: A special criminal sitting is scheduled for Tuesday, 6 April 2027.
- Trim Personal Insolvency List: The sitting on Monday, 19 October 2026, commenced at noon, with a lunch break from 1pm to 2:15pm.
These notices show why checking official court announcements is essential. The Courts Service remains the authoritative source for hearing arrangements, listing changes and access notices.
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What court users should do next
- Check Courts.ie before travelling to a hearing.
- Confirm any revised date or start time with the relevant court office.
- Contact a solicitor or the appropriate support service if a family or domestic violence matter is urgent.
- Allow for delays when relying on online judgments during maintenance.
Key takeaway: The latest Courts.ie news includes cancellations, postponements and temporary technical disruption. Court users should rely on official notices and confirm arrangements directly before attending or making legal plans.
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