The latest updates from the Irish courts system highlight important schedule changes, courthouse closures and a public scam warning that court users should not ignore. For anyone relying on gov.ie services, legal listings or public sector updates, these Courts Service notices offer essential information for practitioners, jurors and members of the public across Ireland.
The most recent notices published by the Courts Service cover High Court vacation sittings, temporary courthouse closures in Dublin, jury changes, venue adjustments and a warning about fraudulent phone calls. These operational updates sit within the wider network of Irish public information services that people often associate with bodies such as the Revenue Commissioners, An Garda Síochána and the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC), where timely public notices can directly affect day-to-day arrangements.
gov.ie court updates: key notices from the Courts Service
Among the most significant announcements is the confirmation of High Court Summer Vacation Sittings 2026, with court users advised to note the arrangements for the vacation period. The High Court Commercial List will also sit during the long vacation, with Commercial Motions scheduled for Wednesday 2 September and Wednesday 23 September 2026.
Temporary closure notices were also issued for two major court venues:
- Dún Laoghaire Courthouse will close at the end of business on Friday, 31 July 2026 for essential roof repairs.
- Cloverhill Courthouse will close at the end of business on Friday, 31 July 2026 for essential maintenance works.
These notices are especially relevant for solicitors, litigants and court users tracking public service updates alongside information from agencies such as the Department of Justice, Local Government and Heritage, and other state bodies listed across gov.ie.
Fraud alert issued over fake fines calls
One of the most important alerts concerns a scam involving bogus calls from people pretending to be Courts Service staff. The warning states that members of the public have received fraudulent phone calls relating to fines.
The Courts Service has stressed that it will never call anyone asking for:
- PPS numbers
- Banking details
- Credit card details
This kind of public advisory is increasingly important in the broader context of Irish digital security, where people also monitor updates from the Data Protection Commission (DPC), National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and Central Bank on fraud prevention and personal data protection.
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Regional court changes across Ireland
Several regional scheduling updates were also published, affecting jurors and court attendees in different counties. In Carlow, the jury panel that attended Circuit Court on 21 July and had been asked to return on 28 July 2026 is now no longer required on that date.
In Dublin, the District Court Vacation Sittings for Summer 2026 were confirmed for the Dublin Metropolitan District. A separate family law notice advised that the County Registrars Family Law List for 29 July 2026 was moved to Court 35, First Floor, Áras Uí Dhálaigh.
Elsewhere:
- Limerick: no jurors are required for Mulgrave Street Courthouse on 27 July 2026.
- Skibbereen, Cork: the Criminal Appeals List moved from Thursday 23 July to Friday 24 July 2026.
For legal professionals and the wider public, these updates reinforce the need to check official listings frequently, especially where court attendance, jury service or case scheduling is involved. Similar vigilance is common across Irish institutions including the Health Service Executive (HSE), Social Protection, Education and Transport, where operational notices can change quickly.
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Why these gov.ie-style court notices matter
Although short in format, court notices can have immediate consequences for hearings, jury attendance, legal representation and public access to justice services. Anyone attending court should verify venue, date and status before travelling, particularly during holiday and long vacation periods.
The key takeaway is simple: follow official Courts Service notices closely, and treat any unexpected payment or personal data request with caution. In the broader landscape of gov.ie information, accurate court updates remain a vital public resource for citizens, practitioners and businesses alike.
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