Dún Laoghaire Courthouse will temporarily close from the end of business on Friday, 31 July 2026, as essential roof repairs begin, according to an update published on courts.ie. The short-term move is important for anyone with upcoming hearings, legal queries, or public counter needs, as court activity linked to Dún Laoghaire Courthouse will operate from a new Dublin location during the works.
For court users checking official public service updates through gov.ie, the Courts Service, or related justice bodies such as the Department of Justice and An Garda Síochána, this notice is a practical reminder to confirm venues before attending in person.
Dún Laoghaire Courthouse closure: what has changed
The Courts Service said Dún Laoghaire Courthouse will shut at the close of business on 31 July 2026 so that essential roofing works can be carried out. While the building is closed, court services will not stop, but they will be relocated.
- Closure starts: End of business, Friday, 31 July 2026
- Reason: Essential roof repairs
- Temporary court venue: Courtroom 12, Criminal Courts of Justice (CCJ)
- Public counter location: 4th floor, CCJ
The temporary arrangements are aimed at keeping proceedings running while repair works are completed.
Where court users should go during the works
Anyone due to attend Dún Laoghaire Courthouse should instead go to the Criminal Courts of Justice. All listed cases are set to move to Courtroom 12, while members of the public seeking counter services will need to visit the fourth floor of the CCJ building.
This type of operational move matters not only to solicitors and litigants, but also to people interacting with wider Irish public bodies including Citizens Information Board, Legal Aid Board, Workplace Relations Commission (WRC), Revenue Commissioners, and local government services where court documentation may affect ongoing matters in Housing, Social Protection, or Finance-related cases.
Need assistance?
The Courts Service has provided a direct contact email for queries related to the temporary closure:
Email: dunlaoghaireinfo@courts.ie
If you are unsure about hearing times, document filing, or counter access, contacting the court in advance is the safest option.
How long will Dún Laoghaire Courthouse remain closed?
The expected duration of the works is around two months. However, the timeline is subject to weather conditions, meaning the reopening date could shift depending on how the repair programme progresses.
That makes advance planning especially important for legal practitioners, witnesses, defendants, applicants, and families attending hearings. People often monitor updates from courts.ie alongside other official sources such as gov.ie, the Office of Public Works (OPW), Department of the Taoiseach, and broader public information channels when government buildings or civic facilities are affected by maintenance works.
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Why this temporary closure matters
Although the announcement is brief, the Dún Laoghaire Courthouse closure has a direct impact on daily court access in the Dublin area. Venue changes can affect travel plans, legal scheduling, filing arrangements, and public inquiries. For that reason, people should rely on official notices and avoid attending the old location once the closure takes effect.
It also reflects how core justice infrastructure is maintained to keep services safe and operational, much like essential works across other state-linked systems involving Transport, Health Service Executive (HSE), Local Government, Education, and public-facing agencies.
Conclusion
Dún Laoghaire Courthouse will close temporarily from 31 July 2026 for essential roof repairs, with all court business moving to Courtroom 12 at the Criminal Courts of Justice and the public counter relocating to the fourth floor of the CCJ. Anyone affected should check courts.ie updates, allow for the temporary venue change, and contact the court directly if needed. For now, the key takeaway is simple: if you have business at Dún Laoghaire Courthouse, do not go to the usual building after 31 July—go to the CCJ instead.
Published: 30 July 2026
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