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Laura Cahillane
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Professor of Law, University of Limerick. Also a musician and outdoor enthusiast.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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“It was clear during the campaign that people are paying attention to language issues.”

In The Irish Times, Professor Laura Cahillane from UL's School of Law outlines how the Irish language played a part in the election of Catherine Connolly to the Arás.
October 28, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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“Bhí sé soiléir san fheachtas seo go bhfuil daoine ag tabhairt aire ar chúrsaí teanga”

Sa Irish Times, míníonn an tOllamh Laura Cahillane, ó Scoil Dlí Ollscoil Luimnigh, an ról a bhí ag an nGaolainn i dtoghchán Catherine Connolly go dtí an Áras

www.irishtimes.com/gaeilge/scea...
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President-elect of Ireland Catherine Connolly. She is standing at a podium with microphones. The wooden podium says 'Caisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath. Dublin Castle'. She has short grey hair. She is dressed in a navy top and blazer with a silver necklace.
October 28, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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"If we are serious about our cultural identity, our heritage, traditions & language, it is reasonable to expect that the President should speak our national language."

In The Journal, read the latest opinion piece from UL's Professor Laura Cahillane.

www.thejournal.ie/readme/gaeil...

#StayCurious
Professor Laura Cahillane from UL's School of Law. She is standing beside shelves of old brown books from the 18th and 19th century. She is wearing a royal blue dress and has long brown hair. She is holding a copy of the Irish Constitution.
October 16, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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Má táimid dáiríre faoin nGaeilge, tá sé réasúnta a bheith ag súil go mbeadh an tUachtarán in ann í a labhairt, a scríobhann Prof Laura Cahillane agus Dr Seán Ó Conaill. jrnl.ie/6841021
Tuairim: Má táimid dáiríre faoin nGaeilge, tá sé réasúnta a bheith ag súil go mbeadh an tUachtarán in ann í a labhairt
Tá tiomantas ó chroí don Gaeilge riachtanach don Uachtarán, a scríobhann Prof Laura Cahillane agus Dr Seán Ó Conaill.
jrnl.ie
October 15, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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If the State is serious about the Irish language, it's reasonable to expect the President to speak it, write Professor Laura Cahillane and Dr Seán Ó Conaill. jrnl.ie/6841013
Opinion: If the State is serious about the Irish language, it's reasonable to expect the President to speak it
A sincere commitment to the Irish language is essential for the President, write Professor Laura Cahillane and Dr Seán Ó Conaill.
jrnl.ie
October 15, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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Legal historian Professor Laura Cahillane from UL's School of Law discusses De Valera's Constitution with David McCullagh on RTÉ's landmark documentary about the rise and rule of Éamon De Valera.

Watch: www.rte.ie/player/serie...

#StudyAtUL #StayCurious
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Dev: Rise and Rule S01E02
Éamon de Valera shaped modern Ireland. In this episode, David McCullagh charts his rise from revolutionary to dominant statesman in Irish public life. Watch Dev: Rise and Rule S01E02 on RTÉ Player for...
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September 12, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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It seems strange not to provide any feedback. Candidate feedback is the norm in other similar jurisdictions such as Northern Ireland, England and Wales, Scotland etc
September 1, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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Aonach an Phuic #Puck
August 11, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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About time too!
England: Judges’ ‘old boys’ network’ faces axe after historic ruling
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England: Judges’ ‘old boys’ network’ faces axe after historic ruling
The secretive way judges are appointed in England via an "old boys' network" could be at an end after an historic Court of Appeal ruling. Kate Thomas, a judge with 30 years’ experience in the le...
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July 22, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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When you've the whole beach to yourselves 😎
July 11, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Crazy Story - so many questions
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Kerry man avoids conviction for ‘serious’ election fraud in June 2024 polls
A Cahersiveen man has avoided a conviction for election fraud after he cast a vote in the local elections in June 2024 using a polling card, not in his name.
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July 7, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Decided to paint some book cases outside today. Pros: dries really quickly, no worries re splashing paint around. Cons: insects and dog hair sticking to paint 🤭
July 7, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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I imagine the Gov will be quietly ignoring this. Interesting rec on wording consultation- of course if the Gov had just listened to the concerns about the wording in the first place it might not have been such a mess!
July 7, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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irishlegal.com
Ireland should vote again on replacing parts of the constitution which include “gender stereotypes about women’s roles in the home”, a UN committee has recommended.
UN committee calls for fresh Irish referendum on ‘women’s life within the home’
Ireland should vote again on replacing parts of the constitution which include “gender stereotypes about women’s roles in the home”, a UN committee has recommended.
www.irishlegal.com
July 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Looking forward to the judgment on this - should be very interesting...
July 7, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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Thanks to everyone who recommended Ile de Ré for holidays in France - what a beautiful place. The ability to cycle everywhere safely was brilliant- would love to have that in Ireland. We'll definitely go back.
Girls jumping waves on beach in sunset Walking up quaint sunlit streets with hollyhock Walking past boats Cycling past the ruins of an abbey in the middle of a barley field
July 6, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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Surprise visitor yesterday evening 🦇
July 4, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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Interesting - there is often no good reason to keep AG's advice secret. Indeed in many cases it would be in the public interest to publish it.
www.irishlegal.com/articles/lab...
Labour proposes reforms to Attorney General’s office
Labour has proposed legislation which would provide greater transparency on government legal advice and require public litigation strategy to give regard to the State's duty of care to its citizens. A...
www.irishlegal.com
July 3, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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Very excited after the first meeting of the Irish Judicial Studies Network this morning. We have just set up an account here: @IrishJSN.bsky.social - follow for news and events!
June 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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He needed a note?
thejournal.ie The Journal @thejournal.ie · May 29
A Fianna Fáil TD has apologised after claiming in the Dáil that the British Army never shot civilians in Ireland.

Cathal Crowe said he will use a "better prepared speaking note" next time that "accurately conveys" what he wants to say.

http://jrnl.ie/6717992t
Fianna Fáil TD apologises after claiming in Dáil that British Army never shot civilians in Ireland
The Clare TD added that he ‘studied history in college’ after making the remark.
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May 29, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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My cailín beag and her cara - both wearing their own choice of sporting attire - as it should be!
Two small girls looking at beautiful view holding hurls, one wearing a skort, the other shorts
May 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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What a great idea!
May 11, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Am co-organising a symposium on the Irish Political Constitution with @alangreene.bsky.social and @laurcah.bsky.social Call for papers is currently live. If you have any interesting ideas on the topic, or know anyone who does, please do submit an abstract.
CALL FOR PAPERS THE IRISH POLITICAL CONSTITUTION FRIDAY 28TH NOVEMBER NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, MERRION SQUARE, DUBLIN Constitutions are designed to allocate and limit state power. However, no single document can seek to comprehensively convey the array of means through which a state gives effect to these functions. While the text of Bunreacht na hÉireann and judicial pronouncements regarding its interpretation form the elemental basis of Irish constitutionalism, political forces and actors also play a pivotal role in shaping Ireland’s constitutional culture. From questions as to the constitutionality of junior ministers and the role of the Ceann Comhairle and allocation of Dáil speaking time, to referendum campaigns and debates concerning the appropriate function of the presidency, the form and function of the Irish political constitution is more salient than ever. The aim of this symposium is to bring together a multi-disciplinary group of scholars to discuss the contours of the Irish political constitution. To what extent does Ireland rely on political as distinct from legal constraints to allocate and limit state power? How does the lived political reality differ from that implied by Bunreacht na hÉireann? And how do these political and legal controls shape and interact with each other to produce a uniquely Irish form of parliamentary democracy? Proposed topics include but are not limited to: • Historical and comparative perspectives on the Irish political constitution; • Political conventions, including conventions surrounding the presidency; • Judicial understandings of the political constitution; • Parliamentary privilege, Oireachtas committees, and judicial oversight; • The political constitution and the separation of powers; • The composition of the executive; • The constitutional role of political parties; • The role of the Ceann Comhairle, the ordering of Dáil business, and political conventions; • The interse…
May 2, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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From Super Junior Ministers to the role of an Ceann Comhairle the political constitution is a hot topic atm. If you research in this area, consider putting in an abstract for our conference on this in Dublin on 28th November, a special ed of the Irish Jurist will follow. Abstracts due 30th May.
May 1, 2025 at 11:43 AM