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The Fifth Court - DSBA Legal Podcast of the Year

Peter Leonard BL Mark Tottenham BL
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Ireland's legal podcast, presented by the Law Society Award Winning team of Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL

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E131 The Fifth Court

Co-host of the Fifth Court, Peter Leonard, BL, met with Kirk Offel at the Dublin Tech Summit, promoter of the 5th Industrial Revolution.

'Data centres are the most important things to be manufactured in the world'. That's Kirk'... more

Episode 130 – The Fifth Court

Recorded at the Dublin Tech Summit, Peter Leonard BL speaks with Ukrainian Dr. Anna Mysyshyn, a leading expert in AI ethics, regulation, cybersecurity, and digital governance. Anna holds a PhD in Law and an LL.M. in Inn... more

Episode 129 The Fifth Court

Elizabeth Winkler is an acclaimed literary critic and investigative journalist whose work spans some of the world’s most respected publications. She chats to Mark Tottenham BL on this episode of the Law Society of Ireland... more

E128 The Fifth Court – Drawing the Line: The Story of the Irish Boundary Commission

Dr. Cormac Moore – an historian with Dublin City Council’s Historian-in-Residence programme and author of Birth of the Border: The Impact of Partition in Ireland. He... more

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Recent Guests

Matthew Holmes
Barrister and author of a new book on the law of Habeas Corpus
Episode: E127 The Fifth Court - Matthew Holmes, author 'Habeas Corpus: Practice and Procedure
Fintan Drury
A former journalist and PR expert turned author, discussing his book on the Palestine crisis.
Episode: E126 The Fifth Court - Catastrophe: Nakba II with author Fintan Drury (Legal & Human Rights Special)
Alice Doyle
Recently retired Circuit Court Judge who presided over the Southeastern Circuit for many years.
Episode: E124 The Fifth Court - Alice Doyle, Circuit Court Judge (ret.) - Justice V Vengeance, reflections on the difficulty in sentencing
Mark O'Connell
Award-winning writer and author of 'A Thread of Violence'
Episode: E123 The Fifth Court - Mark O'Connell, author 'A Thread of Violence', on the Malcolm McArthur case - from the Kilkenny Law Festival
Frank McNally
Writer of the Irishman's Diary in the Irish Times for 19 years
Irish Times
Episode: E122 The Fifth Court - Frank McNally, Irish Times - a Bloomsday (Legal) Special
Marguerite Bolger
High Court Judge, discussing her experiences in the legal profession and her career
Episode: E121 The Fifth Court - Ms Justice Marguerite Bolger, life and times of a High Court judge
Diarmuid Connolly
Barrister recognized as a prominent figure in the Mayo legal community
Episode: E119 The Fifth Court - Diarmuid J. Connolly BL (now quite the 'Father of the Mayo Bar' ) - recorded at the University of Galway
Mary Fahy
Retired District Court Judge
Episode: E118 The Fifth Court - Judge Mary Fahy (retd.) - Live from Galway thanks to GSBA
Paul Keane
Former Managing Partner at Reddy Charlton, Honorary Consul for Sweden, Passionate Beekeeper
Reddy Charlton LLP
Episode: E117 The Fifth Court - Paul Keane, Reddy Charlton LLP, former Honorary Consul General of Sweden (and Beekeeper!)

Hosts

Peter Leonard
Barrister and mediator, one of the hosts of the podcast.
Mark Tottenham
Barrister and trusted estate practitioner, one of the hosts of the podcast.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 130 ratings
  • General comment

    I love the podcast. I play it regularly and repeat hearings because I am a lay litigant serving a pupil age in my own case/s arising out of contentious probate. I appreciated podcast no 34. I find the podcast informative and easy to follow. If I had an opportunity to recommend a book aside from the Supreme Court as mentioned by Justice Hogan ( loved that read) I would mention Lawful Occasions by late Patrick McKenize. Enjoyable little book.

    M Rippington

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bslmuff
    Ireland2 years ago
  • Excellent

    Excellent podcast - great guests and interviews

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mr rahm
    Ireland2 years ago
  • Review

    As a tutor in social studies and a former HSE social worker ( family support) I thoroughly enjoyed your podcast- many of the observations regarding access along with legal aid development was enlightening- best of luck

    Thomas Morris-Gormally

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thomas francis Fredrick
    Ireland3 years ago
  • Insightful

    Very well put across. Fascinating content for anyone outside of law circles to get a professional’s viewpoint of the courts in Ireland. Really interesting guests especially the first episode discussing the history of the Irish constitution.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brefeaux
    Ireland3 years ago
  • Great podcast

    great

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    90876hu
    Ireland3 years ago

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Covers important social themes connected to law, resonating with both legal professionals and the general public.
Engages audiences with great guests and interviews, often enlightening for those outside of legal circles.
Offers fascinating insights into Irish legal culture, combined with professional viewpoints.
Informative and easy to understand, beneficial for lay litigants.

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E127 The Fifth Court - Matthew Holmes, author 'Habeas Corpus: Practice and Procedure
Q: Is Habeas Corpus still relevant today?
Yes, it remains a vital legal principle and has seen adaptations like the use of video links for hearings since COVID.
E127 The Fifth Court - Matthew Holmes, author 'Habeas Corpus: Practice and Procedure
Q: What happens in a case of unlawful detention?
The person detained has to go to the High Court to prove their detention is unlawful, placing the burden on the detainer.
E127 The Fifth Court - Matthew Holmes, author 'Habeas Corpus: Practice and Procedure
Q: What does Habeas Corpus mean?
It means may you have the body, and is used worldwide to indicate an unlawful detention.
E124 The Fifth Court - Alice Doyle, Circuit Court Judge (ret.) - Justice V Vengeance, reflections on the difficulty in sentencing
Q: Can you draw on the distinction between justice and vengeance?
As a judge, your job is to try and get to justice; your job is never to revenge or avenge.
E124 The Fifth Court - Alice Doyle, Circuit Court Judge (ret.) - Justice V Vengeance, reflections on the difficulty in sentencing
Q: Did you ever think that after a remarkable case where you sentenced someone?
No, I think I was lucky, and I am lucky, that when I sentence, I sentenced, and that's it. I've done my best, and I don't think twice about it after that.

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2. Fintan Drury
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4. Mark O'Connell
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