Our #Manuscript of the Month for June is our John Patrick #Prendergast Papers ‘The History of the Cromwellian Settlement of Ireland’. Comprised of 13 Vols and published in 1865. @kingsinns.bsky.social #ManuscriptoftheMonth #archives #landlaw
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Our Manuscript of the Month for May is Benchers’ Minute Book 1819-30, where decisions about the students, the society and buildings were made. Here they agreed to install gas lamps in 1825. #kingsinns #archive #library #history #historyofDublin #manuscript #manuscriptofthemonth #GeorgianDublin
Our Manuscript of the Month for April is an 18th century lecture on the Charter of the #Forest that sets out laws regarding the #environment, hunting and ownership of animals, such as hounds, hawks and deer.
Our #Manuscript of the Month for March is MS12 which tells the tale of the #Iliad. Including the destruction of #Troy and the search for the #GoldenFleece. It was written in 1492 and can be seen fully digitized here through @dias-isos.bsky.social www.isos.dias.ie/KINGS/KINGS_... #Gaeilge #SnaG26
From our unique Irish #Manuscripts Collection "The Names in English, Irish, and Latin; of Birds, Beasts, Fishes, Reptiles, or Insects, which are known and propagated in Ireland" See it here: www.isos.dias.ie/KINGS/KINGS_... @dias-isos.bsky.social #Gaeilge #SnaG26 #Irish #IrishLanguage #gael
Curious about studying at King’s Inns? 📚 On Saturday, 28 March, prospective students are invited to experience life as a Diploma in Legal Studies student by taking part in sample classes delivered just like those on the course. Register now 👉 www.kingsinns.ie/news-events/... #Diploma #KingsInns
Online Event: Be a Law Student for a Day on 28 March 2026!
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Our Manuscript of the Month for January is ‘The Black Book’ – the most important #manuscript in our #archive. It’s the earliest institutional record we have of the King’s Inns, from 1607 to 1729. It contains admissions, minutes, accounts and an insight into daily life in Dublin 400 years ago.
Thomas Moore (1779 – 1852) is our November literary link. On 02/11/1796, he was admitted as a student into the King’s Inns. His love of literature led him to publish his collection of Irish songs Moore’s Melodies. In the foreword, the author writes ‘To Moore our native music shall ever be indebted’.
Applications are now open for our Advanced Diploma in Electoral Law and Politics at King's Inns. Course Start: February 2026 Secure your place today here ➡️ www.kingsinns.ie/courses/prof... #ElectoralLaw #Politics #AdvancedDiploma #KingsInns #ProfessionalDevelopment
We the honour of welcoming President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, to a formal Dining on Friday 24th October 2025 marking an historic occasion as the President attends in his capacity as an Honorary Bencher for the first time. Read more ➡️ www.kingsinns.ie/news-events/... #KingsInns
President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins Dines at The Honorable Society of King’s Inns in Celebration of Daniel O’Connell’s 250th Anniversary
The Honorable Society of King’s Inns had the honour of welcoming President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, to a formal Dining on Friday 24th October 2025 marking an historic occasion as the President...
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Called to the bar in 1944, her autobiography 'The Same Age as the State' includes details of her time at King's Inns, her career as a diplomat and beyond.
Máire Mhac an tSaoi (4/4/1922 - 16/10/2021) is our literary link for October. A renowned Irish language poet, her 1956 collection 'Magadh na Saoire' is part of @kingsinns.bsky.social collection
September’s literary link with King’s Inns is Tom Kettle (1880-1916), writer and poet who died at Ginchy during the Battle of the Somme in on 9 September 1916. He enrolled as a student in @kingsinns.bsky.social in 1903 and was called to the Bar in Easter Term 1906.
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#JobOpportunity Archivist (part-time) at The Honorable Society of King's Inns Read more and apply by Friday 12 September 2025 👉 www.kingsinns.ie/news-events/... @kilibrary.bsky.social #WeAreHiring #KingsInns #Archivist #Archives #KILibrary
Job Opportunity: Archivist (part-time) at The Honorable Society of King's Inns
The Archivist will manage the day-to-day running of the archives. Submit a cover letter setting out how you meet the requirements along with your CV to hr@kingsinns.ie by 5pm on Friday 12 September 20...
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#JobOpportunity Archivist (part-time) at The Honorable Society of King's Inns Read more and apply by Friday 12 September 2025 👉 www.kingsinns.ie/news-events/... @kilibrary.bsky.social #WeAreHiring #KingsInns #Archivist #Archives #KILibrary
Job Opportunity: Archivist (part-time) at The Honorable Society of King's Inns
The Archivist will manage the day-to-day running of the archives. Submit a cover letter setting out how you meet the requirements along with your CV to hr@kingsinns.ie by 5pm on Friday 12 September 20...
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💻 Our Advanced Diploma in Corporate, White-Collar and Regulatory Crime returns this September. Learn more about the course and apply by 7 September 2025 👉 www.kingsinns.ie/courses/prof... #kingsinns #studylaw #professionaldevelopment #businesslaw #whitecollar #corporatelaw
Applications for the Advanced Diploma in Law and Education close on Sunday, 31 August! Learn more and apply now 👉 www.kingsinns.ie/courses/prof... #EducationLaw #ProfessionalDevelopment #KingsInns #AdvancedDiploma
Our literary link for August is (William) Denis Johnston (1901-1984), playwright and author who died on 8 August 1984, was called to the Irish Bar in 1925 #barrister.
Author of plays including ‘The old lady says ‘No!’’ and works from the @kingsinns.bsky.social collection ‘In search of Swift’ and ‘Nine Rivers from Jordan’. #literature
📚 Applications for the Diploma in Legal Studies at King’s Inns close on Thursday, 31 July. Apply here 👉 www.kingsinns.ie/courses/dipl... #StudyLaw #LegalStudies #KingsInns #MatureStudent #OnlineLearning #CareerChange #Law
Our literary link for July is the poet, playwright and author Oliver St. John Gogarty (1878-1957), father of barrister Oliver Duane Odysseus (Noll) Gogarty (1907-1999) who was born on #OTD 23 July 1907, admitted to King’s Inns in and called to the Irish Bar in June 1931. #King’sInns #Literature
Ready to kickstart your legal career? Become a Diploma in Legal Studies student at King’s Inns! This two-year, part-time course is open to non-law graduates and mature students. Apply by 31 July here 👉 www.kingsinns.ie/courses/dipl... #LegalStudies #KingsInns #StudyLaw #Law #Diploma
Our literary link for June is writer Elizabeth Bowen (b. 7 June 1899 in #Cork), daughter of barrister Henry Charles Cole Bowen (1862–1930). Elizabeth wrote short stories and novels, as well as introductions, broadcasts and articles. She wrote on a range of topics, fiction and non-fiction #literature
Pádraig Pearse (1879-1916), one of the leaders of the #EasterRising, #barrister and #writer, died in May, making him a suitable choice for this month’s literary figure. He studied languages and law, and after studying @kingsinns.bsky.social was called to the Bar in Trinity Term 1901.
Well done to the participants in the McCarthy Impromptu Debate, which took place at King’s Inns last night! Special congrats to winner Mary O’Rourke! 🥇 #McCarthyDebate #KingsInns #BarristerAtLaw #StudentDebate
Ready to take your legislative skills to the next level? Our Advanced Diploma in Legislative Drafting commences in late May 2025! 🗓️ Apply now and advance your career➡️ www.kingsinns.ie/education/co... #LegislativeDrafting #AdvancedDiploma #PartTime #KingsInns
🧑🏫 👩🏫 The Advanced Diploma in Law and Education offers a thorough overview of current educational law, with a strong focus on both Irish and European contexts. Want to learn more or apply? Visit our website 👉 www.kingsinns.ie/education/co... #educationlaw #advanceddiplomas #kingsinns #irisheducation
We were delighted to welcome so many prospective students to King’s Inns for our in-person Academic Open Day last Saturday. If you couldn’t attend, you’ll find all the course details on our website ➡️ www.kingsinns.ie/education #LegalStudies #BarristerAtLaw #FutureLawyers
King’s Inns Open Day is underway! Our team is here until 3pm to answer all your questions about our courses. Come say hello — we’d love to chat with you! #KingsInns #OpenDay #BarristerAtLaw #Diploma
