The Bar of Ireland Podcasts

Law, history and culture from the organisation representing the barristers' profession in Ireland. Tune in to hear stories of our great historical legal figures, interviews from the committee members of our Specialist Bar Associations, the unique career paths of our membership and more.Follow us on Twitter @TheBarofIreland or visit our website at www.lawlibrary.ie.

The Bar of Ireland Podcasts is a education podcast hosted by The Bar of Ireland, with 117 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  How to Set Up a Charity in Ireland: Legal Essentials & Expert Insights

  Jun 2, 202640 minS0

  Thinking about setting up a charity but unsure where to start? In this episode of the VAS Podcast, Gemma McLoughlin-Burke BL is joined by Sean O’Sullivan BL and Claire Colfer, Senior Associate, Charities and Not-for-Profit at Mason Hayes & Curran LLP to break down the essentials. From understanding what legally defines a charity under the Charities Act 2009 to navigating registration requirements, governance structures, and common pitfalls, this episode is a comprehensive guide for anyone exploring the non-profit space. Key topics include: What qualifies as a charity (and what doesn’t) The difference between non-profits and registered charities Trustee responsibilities and lega...

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  The end of smash and grab? | Construction Bar Association

  Apr 15, 202642 minS0

  Is “smash and grab” dead in Irish construction law? The High Court has spoken. In this episode of the Construction Bar Association’s podcast, James Burke SC and Jonathan Fitzgerald BL break down the landmark Tender Bids (No. 2) decision and what it means for adjudication, fair procedures, and the future of payment disputes. They explain how Tender Bids (No. 1)—the first High Court decision involving Tender Bids Ltd and the employer—refused enforcement of an adjudicator’s decision on jurisdictional grounds, before turning to the much‑anticipated Tender Bids (No. 2) ruling. Delivered by Mr Justice Simons in January 2026, Tender Bids (No. 2) directl...

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  The Future of Community Law | Community Law Series Ep 3

  Apr 8, 202630 minS0

  In Part Three of this joint series between Community Law & Mediation and the Voluntary Assistance Scheme of The Bar of Ireland, co‑hosts Gemma McLoughlin Burke BL and Aoife Kelly Desmond explore how we can meet new areas of need such as children’s law and environmental justice, the role of community law centres in a new civil legal aid system and how we can make sure community law is a career pathway for young practitioners. Our guests this week are Éamonn Conlon SC, Chair of Community Law and Mediation and Claire McSweeney, Manager of Ballymun Community Law Centre. For more...

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  Justice From the Ground Up - The Practice of Community Law | Community Law Series Ep 2

  Apr 1, 202638 minS0

  In Part Two of this joint series between Community Law & Mediation and the Voluntary Assistance Scheme of The Bar of Ireland, co‑hosts Gemma McLoughlin Burke BL and Aoife Kelly Desmond explore how community law operates where it matters most: on the ground, alongside the people directly affected by access to justice issues. Featuring contributions from Alan D.P. Brady SC and Jane O’Sullivan, Managing Solicitor at CLM, this episode looks at the real practice of community‑based legal work, including its cases, its challenges, and its impact. From campaigns shaped by frontline experience to the role of outreach, the co...

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  The Origins of Community Law in Ireland | Community Law Series Ep 1

  Mar 26, 202642 minS0

  In the first of a three-part collaboration with Community Law and Mediation and The Bar of Ireland Voluntary Assistance Scheme, we explore how the community law model arose in Ireland, the essential services such centres provide, and the strong relationship between community law and legal practitioners. Hosts Gemma McLoughlin Burke BL (Co-ordinator of the VAS) and Aoife Kelly-Desmond (CEO of CLM) welcome Prof. Gerry Whyte (Trinity Law School) and Eilis Barry (Free Legal Advice Centres) for an insightful discussion on the history of this area, from the Pringle Report in 1977 to the place of law centres in our legal system...

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