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Laura Cahillane
@laurcah.bsky.social
Professor of Law, University of Limerick. Also a musician and outdoor enthusiast.
“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.
“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... @ulsol.bsky.social
"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
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.
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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.
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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 @ulsol.bsky.social @laurcah.bsky.social
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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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
Irish Legal News@irishlegal.com · 12mo agoThe Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) is facing a challenge after refusing to release documentation relating to the selection process for new judges.
About time too! England: Judges’ ‘old boys’ network’ faces axe after historic ruling www.irishlegal.com/articles/eng...
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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Crazy Story - so many questions m.independent.ie/regionals/ke...
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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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 🤭
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!
Irish Legal News@irishlegal.com · last yr.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.
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.
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Looking forward to the judgment on this - should be very interesting...
Irish Examiner@irishexaminer.bsky.social · last yr.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.
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...
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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!
He needed a note?
The Journal@thejournal.ie · last yr.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
My cailín beag and her cara - both wearing their own choice of sporting attire - as it should be!
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.
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.
Call for Papers: The Irish Political Constitution. Symposium date: Friday 28th November 2025, NUI Merrion Square. Deadline for Abstracts: 30 May 2025 We have an agreement in principle to publish a special issue of the Irish Jurist containing papers presented at the symposium
A remarkably prescient quote from Professor John Kelly in 1967: “If they [the people] allow villains into Government, a piece of paper will not protect them from the consequences, nor must they expect a few learned men in wigs and gowns to save the fools from the knaves they have elected.”
