Irish courts news is providing important updates for court users across the country, including a special sitting in Tullamore, temporary access issues affecting judgments and changes to family law listings in Dublin. The latest notices, published on Courts.ie, also include timetable changes in Navan and a new episode of the Irish Courts Podcast.
Irish courts news: key updates for 27 October 2026
A special sitting of Tullamore Circuit Court is scheduled for Tuesday, 27 October 2026. The sitting will continue for as long as necessary to address criminal and other business returned for the Tullamore venue.
In Dublin, District Court family law Courts 40 and 49 at Dolphin House are unable to sit today. The Dolphin House office remains open and will prioritise domestic violence applications. Anyone affected by the cancellation should check directly with the Courts Service for updated arrangements and practical guidance.
Judgments and Determinations Register temporarily offline
The Courts Service has also advised that the Judgments and Determinations Register remains unavailable because of essential unplanned maintenance. Work is continuing, with restoration expected within 24 hours of the notice published on 27 October. Users who need access to judgments or determinations should confirm when the online service has returned before relying on it for time-sensitive work.
Further court scheduling changes across Ireland
Recent Irish courts news includes several changes to scheduled hearings:
- Motions listed for 14 October 2026 in Dublin Circuit Court Family at Phoenix House, Court 30, have been moved to 10 February 2027.
- The Navan District Court sitting on Friday, 23 October 2026, was scheduled to begin at 11:30am rather than its usual start time.
- A special sitting of Sligo Circuit Court is scheduled for Tuesday, 6 April 2027.
- Dolphin House family law Courts 40 and 49 were also unavailable on 21, 22 and 23 October, while the office continued prioritising domestic violence applications.
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Irish Courts Podcast highlights sport and the law
Episode two of Series 3 of the Irish Courts Podcast is now available on Podbean. The episode, titled “Sport and the Law”, examines the relationship between sporting activity and legal issues, offering another public-facing resource from the Courts Service.
As with all court scheduling notices, dates and arrangements can change. Court users should rely on the latest official communication from the Courts Service, particularly where a hearing involves family law, criminal proceedings or an urgent application.
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What court users should do next
- Check Courts.ie for the latest listing or cancellation notice.
- Contact the relevant court office if a hearing date or start time affects your case.
- For urgent domestic violence matters, note that Dolphin House continues to prioritise applications despite the listed court cancellations.
- Allow for delays while the judgments register undergoes maintenance.
These notices underline the importance of checking official court information before travelling or preparing for a hearing. The clearest takeaway from the latest Irish courts news is simple: verify the current listing directly with the Courts Service, especially when proceedings are time-sensitive.
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