What an amazing speech…

Values mean little if they always yield to self-interest. It is entirely appropriate for a Head of State to articulate values that promote and defend peace, that insist on a rules-based international order, that proclaim an authentic understanding of our own history as a moral basis upon…

Dog breeds with innate poor health continue to be popular. With Crufts last week, and the St Patrick's Day dog show today in Dublin, pedigree dogs are under the spotlight. Read my latest blog post and listen to my short podcast here www.petethevet.com/breeding-for...

Royal Irish Academy elects Professor Daniel Carey as President www.ria.ie/2026/03/16/r...

So sorry to hear that Dolores Keane has died. Suaimhneas dá h-anam ceolmhar. m.youtube.com/watch?v=3Rgq...

‘An Ghaeilge a fhíonn le chéile cultúr, oidhreacht agus féiniúlacht na hÉireann’ – an tUachtarán Catherine Connolly. Deir Uachtarán na hÉireann chomh maith nach féidir glacadh le ‘normalú na cogaíochta’ & go gcaithfear an fód a sheasamh ar son na síochána tuairisc.ie/an-ghaeilge-...

The listed building which houses the Irish Centre for Human Rights @uniofgalway.bsky.social is Galway City's building of the month. First built as a fever hospital around 200 years. @galwaycity.ie @historyatgalway.bsky.social @uniofgalwaylaw.bsky.social

President Connolly said 'the normalisation of war can never be accepted' in her first St Patrick's Day message. 'We must renew our commitment to peace and diplomacy in line with the principles of international law as set out in the UN Charter,' she said www.thejournal.ie/catherine-co...

Waking up to the news that Kerry won an Oscar #Mayo4Sam

“This is precisely why the Commission of Inquiry's independent investigations remain critical. Their work is not a substitute for Syrian-led processes – it complements them.” www.hrw.org/news/2026/03...

Cloudy on The Flaggy Shore today

Bringing Census 1926 to life: ‘There is something very emotional about seeing your relations’ handwriting from all those years ago’ www.independent.ie/life/bringin...

For the weekend My Prospect piece on the botched "Kneecap" prosecution www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/th... My follow-on piece at The Empty City on that case and the similarly dappy Palestine Action proscription emptycity.substack.com/p/how-the-pa... / theemptycity.com/blog/2026/03...

Minister’s plan to reduce criminal legal aid fees will lead to solicitor ‘exodus’ – Law Society. Plan for €455 ‘one flat fee’ in breach of programme for Government commitments, society says www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...

The cost of defending cases: solicitors push back on plan to change how lawyers are paid through criminal legal aid www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...

Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire: Will Ireland be a top global destination for restaurants by 2028? www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Radio presenter Rick O'Shea is the new presenter of Arena - RTÉ Radio 1's weeknight arts and culture programme, following the death of Seán Rocks last July. jrnl.ie/6984105

Press ombudsman, Susan McKay, ‘uneasy’ about ‘graphic’ media reporting of sexual violence cases. Research is necessary to see if reporting guidelines might help prevent ‘copycat’ behaviour, says ombudsman. www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...

“The Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh case is a catalogue of unforced errors by the police and the CPS. They only have themselves to blame for what is a clustermuck of a prosecution”, writes dag

A great evening celebrating former University Librarian John Cox's book launch: “The Strategic Positioning of Academic Libraries” John's book is available for purchase via the following link: lnkd.in/dckYEhwr University of Galway #academia #academiclibraries #libraries

I will be giving a talk tomorrow for the Oughterard Heritage Group at 8 PM in the Oughterard Courthouse (H91 XWH9) on "Old Ireland in Colour plus Oughterard, Galway and Connemara Photos" www.oughterardheritage.org/content/even... www.oughterardcourthouse.com/2026/03/09/d...

Great turnout in @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social tonight for the launch of former Librarian John Cox’s book on the strategic positioning of academic libraries - lovely speeches, great chats and a positive celebration of the work of a wonderful @uniofgalway.bsky.social colleague.

Delighted to have Dr Stefano Angeleri of the School of Law, UL in Galway today to speak with my undergrad European Human Rights Law students about Social Rights and the Council of Europe - a brilliant, interactive and hugely stimulating lecture covering so much material.

Congratulations to Professor Christopher McCrudden, who was awarded the 2026 Royal Irish Academy Gold Medal in the Social Sciences. 👉 Read Professor McCrudden’s blog on the RIA website: www.ria.ie/blog/christo...

The Irish govt seeks to amend Art 3 and Art 8 of the ECHR as they apply to migration cases. This insidious shift in policy is very concerning. The ECHR protects everyone's fundamental human rights. It's also central to the Good Friday Agreement. We can't allow human rights law to be watered down.

Delays in residence permit renewals put lives of non-EU immigrants on hold – again. After a while, they can’t work and can’t travel abroad and return. More here www.dublininquirer.com/delays-in-re...

Hannah Daly: Irish people are again paying a high price for our reliance on fossil fuels

Irish Government accused of colluding with ‘narrow agenda’ of UK on human rights issues. Human rights groups say Council of Europe proposal would weaken protections of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

Excellent blogpost by Alice Donald & Andrew Forde: The ECHR’s Procrustean bed: A final call for perspective in the Chișinău process www.echrblog.com/2026/03/the-...

The reference to ‘pious fraud’ in this piece is very rich…

From today, workshops supporting students with finding books/journals, #endnote support, Gen AI support and general #citing and #referencing : Library Workshops: Supporting Your Assignments and Exams Date: w/c 9th March Suitability: Undergraduates Sign up for sessions here: lnkd.in/dzFU86T7

Political failings leave women prisoners ‘warehoused’ in inhumane conditions. Unpublished report from Dóchas Centre visiting committee notes overcrowding ‘worst’ to date. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/soci...

Coiste Pleanála Straitéise Gaeilge á mholadh do gach comhairle contae a bhfuil ceantar Gaeltachta faoina cúram

Sinéad O’Sullivan: When will we declare Ireland’s road-death toll the public health crisis it is? Last year, one person died every 35 hours in a crash on the island… www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...

President Catherine Connolly criticises ‘violations of international law’ in Middle East www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

As global warming accelerates towards apocalyptic conditions, rather than working to save ourselves, the great powers are instead pouring oil and raining bombs onto the gathering inferno. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

‘Violence was the way it came out’: Young carers highlight realities of their work

Contribution of family carers 'insufficiently recognised' - President Connolly www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

Mary Robinson condemns US ‘attacks on truth’ during women’s day rally: ‘There is strength in our solidarity’. Former president of Ireland said the current US administration is ‘flooding the atmosphere with lies to confuse’. www.independent.ie/irish-news/m...

Important in-depth @secondcaptains.bsky.social episode addressing the online racism at Edwin Edogbo and the part played by US platforms and media. Very insightful conversation between Dr Eileen Culloty @fujomedia.bsky.social and @younghorgan.bsky.social

Toner Quinn: ‘Cé muidne inniu?’ – Notes on a Residency at Stiúideo Cuan. What does it mean to have more than one artistic identity? journalofmusic.com/opinion/ce-m...

New #ARINS Podcast!🎙️ Rory Montgomery speaks with Prof. Brendan O’Leary (UPenn) and Prof. John McGarry (QUB) about their newly published article, My Symbols or Our Symbols?, co-authored with Dr. James Pow. Spotify: bit.ly/4rWj2rZ SoundCloud: bit.ly/4lhz4u2 Article: muse.jhu.edu/article/9700...

Lawyers from across the island of Ireland are working with justice institutions in Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia to strengthen survivor-centred justice systems and expand access to justice for women and vulnerable groups.

Plans for electronic tagging of criminal offenders delayed after tender attracts no bids. Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan previously called delays ‘embarrassing’ and said system would be rolled out by the end of last year ‘at the very latest’ www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...

Age Action urges Scott Covid Evaluation panel to rethink approach to care-home testimonies – The Irish Times www.irishtimes.com/opinion/lett...

Illegality at every turn - war in Iran explainer www.middleeasteye.net/explainers/u...

Superb lecture delivered tonight by Judge Dire Tladi of the International Court of Justice at the Annual Distinguished Lecture hosted by @uniofgalwayichr.bsky.social - brilliant discussion of jus cogens and erga omnes followed by a really excellent Q&A session

The tide is slowly turning for the endangered corncrake, according to recent research by an ATU ecologist www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

X refused stay in Coimisiún na Meán challenge by Irish High Court. Judge Cian Ferriter said that in his view, lawyers for X overstated the extent to which the platform would be prejudiced in the event that a stay was not granted. www.irishtimes.com/business/202...

Paid internships in the Legal Division, DFA - 2026 www.gov.ie/en/departmen...