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Library of The Honorable Society of King's Inns @kilibrary.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

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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Library of The Honorable Society of King's Inns @kilibrary.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

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

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Library of The Honorable Society of King's Inns @kilibrary.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

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.

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Library of The Honorable Society of King's Inns @kilibrary.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

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

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Library of The Honorable Society of King's Inns @kilibrary.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

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

A three column list of animals, fish and insects in English, Irish and Latin. Includes cockle, cow, cuttle, cricket.

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The Honorable Society of King’s Inns @kingsinns.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

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

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Online Event: Be a Law Student for a Day on 28 March 2026!

King's Inns is an independent educational institution renowned for professional legal education and training. King's Inns is the Irish 'Inn of Court;, training and admitting legal professionals who wi...

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Library of The Honorable Society of King's Inns @kilibrary.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

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.

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Library of The Honorable Society of King's Inns @kilibrary.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

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’.

Cover of the Irish translation of Moore's Melodies by the John Archbishop of Tuam.

Section of the preface to Moore's Melodies "To Moore our native music shall ever be indebted"

Memorial of Thomas Moore's student admission to the King's Inns for the 2nd of November 1796.

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The Honorable Society of King’s Inns @kingsinns.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

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

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Library of The Honorable Society of King's Inns @kilibrary.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

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.

extract from barrister memorial of Maire Mhac an tSaoi

Front cover of book The Same Age as the State

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Library of The Honorable Society of King's Inns @kilibrary.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

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

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Library of The Honorable Society of King's Inns @kilibrary.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

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.

extract from barrister memorial of Thomas Michael Kettle

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The Honorable Society of King’s Inns @kingsinns.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Our Advanced Diploma courses offer practical, in-depth training in specialist areas of Irish and EU law. Learn more & apply now ➡️ www.kingsinns.ie/courses/adva... #AdvancedDiploma #ProfessionalDevelopment #KingsInns #ApplyNow

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The Honorable Society of King’s Inns @kingsinns.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

💻 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

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The Honorable Society of King’s Inns @kingsinns.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

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

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Library of The Honorable Society of King's Inns @kilibrary.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

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.

extract from barrister memorial of Denis Johnston

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Library of The Honorable Society of King's Inns @kilibrary.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

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

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The Honorable Society of King’s Inns @kingsinns.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

📚 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

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Library of The Honorable Society of King's Inns @kilibrary.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

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

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The Honorable Society of King’s Inns @kingsinns.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

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

Diploma in Legal Studies student at Kings Inns campus.

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Library of The Honorable Society of King's Inns @kilibrary.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

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

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Library of The Honorable Society of King's Inns @kilibrary.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

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.

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The Honorable Society of King’s Inns @kingsinns.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

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

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The Honorable Society of King’s Inns @kingsinns.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

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

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The Honorable Society of King’s Inns @kingsinns.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

🧑‍🏫 👩‍🏫 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

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The Honorable Society of King’s Inns @kingsinns.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

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

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The Honorable Society of King’s Inns @kingsinns.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

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

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The Honorable Society of King’s Inns @kingsinns.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

🎓⚖️ Yesterday evening we hosted a graduate event on "Legal Privilege: A Practical Guide for In–House Counsel" with Remy Farrell SC at King's Inns. Stay tuned for future events, and we look forward to seeing you at the next one! #LegalPrivilege #InHouseCounsel #KingsInns #LegalCommunity #Members

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The Honorable Society of King’s Inns @kingsinns.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

📚⚖️Want to see what a day in the life of a Diploma in Legal Studies at King's Inns is like? There's still time to book for the event happening this Saturday, 22 March! Register now➡️ forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... #Diploma #LegalStudies #LawStudent #KingsInns #OnlineEvent

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The Honorable Society of King’s Inns @kingsinns.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

📚 Our second-to-last #KIBookClub meeting of this academic year will happen on 14 April 2025. The book selected for discussion is On Trial for Murder: Courtroom Dramas that Gripped the World by Emily G. Thomson. Register here ➡️ www.kingsinns.ie/news-events/... #BookClub #KingsInns

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Teresa Buczkowska @tbuczkowska.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

School day @kingsinns.bsky.social

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The Honorable Society of King’s Inns @kingsinns.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

📚✨ Join us for the next King's Inns Book Club meeting on 3 March! We’ll be diving into ''From Hollywood to Hollywood: My Life as an International Libel Lawyer to the Rich and Famous'' by Paul Tweed. Sign up now 👉 kingsinns.ie/news-events/... #KIBookClub #PaulTweed @kilibrary.bsky.social

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The Honorable Society of King’s Inns @kingsinns.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

🎓 Curious about a career in law? Join us on April 12th for our Open Day! You’ll get the chance to attend short talks covering all you need to know about courses at King's Inns! Register here 👉 www.kingsinns.ie/news-events/... #Barrister #KingsInns #LegalStudies #Law #Barrister

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The Honorable Society of King’s Inns @kingsinns.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Well done to the 195th Auditor of the LSDSI, Estelle Casadesús, on her Inaugural Address at King’s Inns. Estelle delivered an interesting & thought-provoking presentation on the topic “The Young Offenders: Sentencing Options for Children Convicted of Serious Offences.” #LSDSI #KingsInns #StudyLaw

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The Honorable Society of King’s Inns @kingsinns.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Ever wondered what it's like to be a Diploma student at King's Inns? 📚✨ Interactive Seminars for Prospective Students on the Diploma in Legal Studies on Saturday, March 22, 11am – 2pm. Online via Zoom. Register here 👉 www.kingsinns.ie/news-events/... #KingsInns #LegalStudies #InteractiveSeminars

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The Honorable Society of King’s Inns @kingsinns.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

🏉 The annual Diarmuid O'Donovan Cup rugby game organised by The Bar of Ireland will take place on 7 February. TUD Grangegorman, Dublin 7 at 7pm Reception afterwards in The Back Page, Phibsborough @ 8.30pm All welcome to watch & support! #DiarmuidODonovan #Rugby #KingsInns

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