PATHWAYS TO PROGRESS CONFERENCE 2018
Caroline McLaughlin elected president of Sligo Solicitors Bar Association
Our Caroline McLaughlin has been elected president of the Sligo Solicitors Bar Association (SSBA). Ms McLaughlin is joined on the new committee by Joanne Irwin of Damien Tansey Solicitors LLP as secretary, Noel Kelly of Noel Kelly Solicitors as treasurer, and Carol...
Limerick mother of six died on the day she was to be discharged from UHL for Christmas
Our Scarlett O'Sullivan represented the Donovan family during an Inquest into the recent passing of their beloved mother Eileen Donovan. Eileen Donovan was admitted to UHL as a precautionary measure on the 22nd December 2021 following a simple fall at home. She was...
European Lawyer of the Year
Our Joint Managing Partner David O'Malley was among lawyers recognised at the 2024 European Legal Awards in Budapest in November. David O’Malley, Joint Managing Partner was recognised in the medical law category. The judges noted in particular his contribution to...
International Men’s Day
As we mark International Men's Day (Nov 19), this year’s theme is well-being and promoting healthy lifestyles. The day encourages positive male role models and fostering supportive communities for men to thrive. Our Joint Managing Partner, David O'Malley, remarks on...
€1.4 million interim settlement ruled by High Court
Our Caroline McLaughlin represented Amira O'Toole in a High Court Action arising from catastrophic injuries sustained by her following a Road Traffic Accident on 6 November, 2018. Judge Coffey approved an interim Settlement of €1.4 million. The case will come before...
Verdict of Misadventure in Post-Operative Haemorrhage Case
Our Mr David O'Malley represented family of the late Eilis Walsh Ballina, Co. Mayo. The verdict was misadventure and an apology was read out in Court. Mrs. Cronin Walsh died following a post operative haemorrhage and there was unfortunately a delay in reporting her...
Fatal Accidents on the Road
Irish Road Safety Week takes place from Monday, 7th October 2024 to Sunday 13th October, 2024. This is a national drive to promote road safety and save lives. The focus of the RSA Annual Conference, which will take place on Wednesday, 9th October, 2024, is Distracted...
Pat Murphy (34) died in agony at Cork University Hospital after waiting nine hours to see doctor, inquest hears
Pat Murphy, a father of one, who fell ill with severe chest pains while watching Ireland play Portugal at soccer on television, died later of a ruptured artery after waiting for over nine hours to be seen by a doctor. Media Links RTE Radio Independent.ie & photo...
Covid Vaccine & Man’s Death Not Related, Inquest Told
A coroner has returned a narrative verdict at the inquest into the death of a 23-year-old Waterford man, who became ill and died five days after receiving a Covid-19 vaccine. Cork City Coroner Philip Comyn told the family of Roy Butler, from O'Reilly Road in...
Urgent Need To Introduce The New Regulations on PPO (Periodic Payment Orders)
Our David O'Malley, Joint Managing Partner, who has represented many of those who brought proceedings as a result of being catastrophically injured at birth, said that there is now an urgent need to introduce the new regulations, which appear to be in the offering...
All you need to know if you have an accident while on holiday
Accidents while on holiday are unfortunately quite common. Some of the most common types of accidents that happen on holiday are slip/trip and falls, accidents while engaging recreational activities (e.g. swimming, skiing, day tours, etc,), incidents of food poisoning...
Widower settles action over delay in diagnosing late wife’s cancer
Our Niamh Ni Mhurchu settled a case taken by Mr. Paul Gilroy following the tragic passing of his wife, Mrs. Mary Gilroy. Mr Paul Gilroy sued the Health Service Executive and two general practitioners, the case was settled following mediation. Media Links Irish Times