Visit and learn
On our Visit and Learn pages you can learn more about the Courts Service, our history and how to get involved a book a tour!
Education and schools
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Classes can visit the Criminal Courts of Justice in Dublin and learn about the workings of the courts from a legal professional.
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This module will educate students about specific areas of the Irish legal system and empower them as active citizens of Ireland.
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Exploring the courts
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From Culture Night to Open House, explore some of the many events taking place across the court’s estate.
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Our first series explores landmark cases and the evolution of our legal system, featuring discussions with prominent judges, legal scholars, and historians.
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Explore some of Dublin’s prominent court buildings by taking one of our 360° virtual tours.
How the courts work
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Courts have a wide variety of functions. They include administering criminal law, resolving civil disputes and upholding the rights of citizens.
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For many of us, the courtroom is an unfamiliar place. We might know its function, but we are unsure how the court works.
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The purpose of a criminal trial is to outline the circumstances surrounding a crime and determine the guilt or innocence of the defendant.
Our history
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The spread of English common law to Ireland is described as the ‘first adventure of the common law’.
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Learn about the architectural evolution of courthouses in Ireland, dating back to Brehon times.
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Lectures in the Four Courts highlighting the great moments, movements and struggles involved with the foundation of the modern state of Ireland.