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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The National Moot Court Competition 2026 takes place on 14 Nov at the Criminal Courts of Justice. The problem question has now been released. please see maynoothuniversity.ie/law/national-moot-court-competition Registration deadline 19 Oct Please email your queries to national.moot.comp@gmail.com

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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Reimagining Youth Justice: Incorporating an Evidence-Based Framework. An innovative new work that challenges established assumptions & offers a fresh vision for youth justice in a global context. ow.ly/bvh450ZQQSF Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology UCD Research

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Upcoming Book Announcement New Publication: Reimagining Youth Justice: Incorporating an Evidence-Based Framework By Etain Quigley and Blánaid Gavin You can find out more with preorder link here: lnkd.in/d6rr24TZ

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The National Moot Court Competition 2026 takes place on 14 November at the Criminal Courts of Justice. The problem question will be released on the School of Law and Criminology’s website on 2 October! Registration deadline 19 October. Please email your queries to national.moot.comp@gmail.com

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

COME WORK WITH US! We are hiring a University Tutor in Criminology The University Tutor assists & supports students to further develop their understanding of key course topics & to draw out key learning points from course materials. Closing date for applications- 11 Oct See: tinyurl.com/ja297x6x

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The deadline to apply for the Professional Certificate in Whistleblowing Law, Practice and Policy has been extended to today - 4th September. Apply here: tinyurl.com/5ert88vj This 8 week course will commence on the 30th September.

Slide 1: promotional post for Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology's Professional Certificate in Whistleblowing Law, Practice and Policy. The image has a teal textured background with university logos across the top; a large white content panel with paperclip for the text, and a graphic of a yellow whistle and maroon exclamation point. The text states: “Swipe to learn more about this short course. Delivered by Dr Lauren Kierans, email: lauren.kierans@mu.ie.

Slide 3: same background, logos, graphics and content panel as previous slides. Text at the top of the panel states: “What our students say... Professional Certificate in Whistleblowing Law, Practice and Policy.” Four student testimonials are featured as follows: 1 “This is a really excellent course. Dr. Kierans is the expert in this area, and has a real mastery of this topic, which she relays excellently to course participants. This is a dynamic, important topic…and I would highly recommend this course. It is brilliantly and expertly delivered, and very practical in unpacking Whistleblower / Protected Disclosure law, practice and procedure”. 2 “...an intense but superb learning experience. Lauren Kierans is outstanding in her ability to deliver and promote understanding of the course material. I knew nothing about whistleblowing prior to the course, and 8 weeks later was able to ask questions reflecting the depth of learning I had achieved”. 3 “I thoroughly enjoyed the course. We are currently updating our external procedures and as a result of the training I am infinitely better positioned to contribute to this exercise. I have also redesigned our document storage method and have also redeveloped our PD tracker to align with the requirements of the annual report”. 4 “I enjoyed engaging with other public servants managing public disclosures. The assessment was very practical”.

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Deadline today! Appy for a postgraduate course at the School of Law and Criminology by 31st August. Programmes commencing September 2026. Application portal: tinyurl.com/5ert88vj For more info please see mu.ie/law

Post by Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology. Teal background with image of Maynooth University library at the bottom and MU logos at the top. Text reads: Considering Postgraduate Study? Applications for the September 2026 intake close 31 August 2026. Apply now for full-time and part-time courses in LLM International Business Law, LLM International Justice, LLM Global Legal Studies, MA Comparative Criminology and Criminal Justice.

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Applications for the Professional Certificate in Whistleblowing Law, Practice and Policy close on 31st August. Don't miss out on this opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills to confidently deal with protected disclosures. Apply today: tinyurl.com/5ert88vj For more information see mu.ie/law

Image with a teal textured background, Maynooth University logos at the top, and a white content panel in the centre. The white panel features a dark red paperclip icon and a whistleblowing icon of a yellow whistle and dark red exclamation point. The top of the panel states: “What our students say... Professional Certificate in Whistleblowing Law, Practice and Policy.” Four student testimonials are featured as follows: 1 “This is a really excellent course. Dr. Kierans is the expert in this area, and has a real mastery of this topic, which she relays excellently to course participants. This is a dynamic, important topic…and I would highly recommend this course. It is brilliantly and expertly delivered, and very practical in unpacking Whistleblower / Protected Disclosure law, practice and procedure”. 2 “...an intense but superb learning experience. Lauren Kierans is outstanding in her ability to deliver and promote understanding of the course material. I knew nothing about whistleblowing prior to the course, and 8 weeks later was able to ask questions reflecting the depth of learning I had achieved”. 3 “I thoroughly enjoyed the course. We are currently updating our external procedures and as a result of the training I am infinitely better positioned to contribute to this exercise. I have also redesigned our document storage method and have also redeveloped our PD tracker to align with the requirements of the annual report”. 4 “I enjoyed engaging with other public servants managing public disclosures. The assessment was very practical”.
At the bottom, text states: “Next course commencing: 30th September 2026. Application deadline: 31st August 2026 via MU Apply.”

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

📢1 WEEK TO GO! If you are still thinking about starting a postgraduate course with us in September, applications close next Monday 31st August - apply here: tinyurl.com/5ert88vj

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Professional Certificate in Whistleblowing Law, Practice and Policy This short, part-time course commences on the 30th September 2026. Application deadline: 31st August 2026. For more information please visit our website mu.ie/law or contact Dr Lauren Kierans at lauren.kierans@mu.ie.

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

On Friday 14 August, Dr. Ian Marder was invited to join Lunchtime Live on Newstalk to discuss the restorative justice process and the development of restorative justice in Ireland. See: tinyurl.com/ysu6phmc

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The School of Law & Criminology is delighted to announce that three Lecturers were appointed to Committees in the Royal Irish Academy for the 2026-2030 term. Congratulations Dr Amina Adanan, Prof Delia Ferri (MRIA) and Dr Oisin Suttle. See : tinyurl.com/3sn6rdf9

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Dr Bríd Ní Ghráinne participated in the 'Refugee Convention at 75: Perspectives within and Beyond' conference at the University of Oslo. Read more here: tinyurl.com/y4s7rvrn

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Claire Hamilton, Professor of Criminology and Paula McDonald, former MA in Comparative Criminology and Criminal Justice student in the School of Law and Criminology published an article in Emotions & Society. See: tinyurl.com/32sd9sev

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The REVEL Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence based at the School of Law and Criminology has released the second issue of its quarterly Rule of Law Newsletter. See: tinyurl.com/449f49v2

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Maynooth University @maynoothuniversity.ie · 13/08/2026

Yesterday's stunning partial solar eclipse captured by our own Daniel Balteanu 🌔 #SolarEclipse #MaynoothUni

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

📣Application deadline extension! Applications for the September 2026 postgraduate intake at the School of Law and Criminology will close on 31st August 2026. Apply now: tinyurl.com/5ert88vj Learn more: tinyurl.com/solcpg

Post by Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology. Navy blue background with image of Maynooth University library at the bottom and MU logos at the top. Text reads: Considering Postgraduate Study? Applications for the September 2026 intake close 31 August 2026. Apply now for full-time and part-time courses in LLM International Business Law, LLM International Justice, LLM Global Legal Studies, MA Comparative Criminology and Criminal Justice.

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Reminder: 1 week until applications close for our Postgraduate Programmes, starting September 2026.

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Applications for the September 2026 postgraduate intake at the School of Law and Criminology will close on 14 August 2026. Apply now: tinyurl.com/5ert88vj Learn more: tinyurl.com/solcpg

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Prof Aisling McMahon was recently invited to speak at the “Women and Intellectual Property” conference, which took place at the University of Wolverhampton. Read more here: tinyurl.com/5przrvjz

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Dr Karen Lynch Shally was an invited speaker at an international conference hosted by Trento University in June. The theme of the conference was "Governing Sustainability of Value Chains in Europe: Trends and Challenges". Read more here: tinyurl.com/2suhm3a5

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

In collaboration with ICON·S, the Maynooth University Centre for Public Law (MUCPL) hosted an academic book publishing workshop at the Bar of Ireland on Saturday 27 June. See: tinyurl.com/2rdm2f7m

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Dr.Cian Ó Concubhair and Professor Claire Hamilton were interviewed as part of a recent article about the significant increase in An Garda Siochana’s public relations and communications budget over the past few years. Read more here: tinyurl.com/3tahekum @cianoconcubhair.bsky.social

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

On 27 June 2026 the School of Law and Criminology hosted an event an event to launch the Maynooth Centre for Public Law coordinated by the founder director Dr Mariana Velasco Rivera. See: tinyurl.com/muvsu9ab

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Dr Cian Ó Concubhair was interviewed on RTE Primetime regarding the implications of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Drug Use’s recommendation to decriminalise drugs for personal use. See: tinyurl.com/3dbxbax7

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

If you missed Associate Prof in Criminology, Dr Ian Marder talk about restorative justice on Ireland AM today, you can watch back here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmGR...

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Restorative Justice in Ireland: A Mother's Journey After Her Son's Tragic Death

YouTube video by Ireland AM

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

📢Deadline approaching! Reminder to apply for the School of Law and Criminology's Postgraduate Scholarship. x8 €2000 scholarships available (deducted from the recipients course fees). Scholarship application deadline: 9th July 2026, 12 Noon (IST) Visit tinyurl.com/solcscholars... for more details.

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

. @profmdoherty.bsky.social spoke at the recent 2026 ICON•S The International Society of Public Law Annual Conference, held in Dublin. Read more here: tinyurl.com/jsrhb7fx

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Following on from the recent recommendations from the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Drug Use, Dr @cianoconcubhair.bsky.social, Assistant Prof in Criminal Justice in the School of Law and Criminology Maynooth University, spoke with Niall Donald on the Crime World podcast See : tinyurl.com/49k9xw5f

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Following on from the recent riots in Belfast, Professor Claire Hamilton has written an opinion piece in the Irish Examiner entitled, ‘How the far right rationalises its acts of violent disorder’. See: tinyurl.com/yc3dksve

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

We are delighted to share the School of Law and Criminology PhD Newsletter – Summer 2026. This edition offers a snapshot of the remarkable achievements of our PhD community, whose dedication, curiosity, and impact continue to make us immensely proud. sway.cloud.microsoft/1Br1wGtkGzwr...

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School of Law and Criminology PhD Newsletter Summer 2026

It gives me immense pleasure to introduce the Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology PhD Newsletter for summer 2026, with sincere thanks to Anastasia Campbell and Oriana Hackett for leading

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

On World Whistleblower Day, Dr Lauren Kierans, Lecturer in Law appeared on behalf of the European Whistleblowing Institute (‘EWI’) at a workshop on the EU Whistleblowing Directive organised by the European Commission, which is currently evaluating the Directive. See: tinyurl.com/3pjsp753

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

In June 2026, Dr. Ian Marder (Associate Professor in Criminology, Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology) presented and published on the social impact of research. Read more here: tinyurl.com/euswnkvx

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

On 19 June, Prof Aisling McMahon (ERC PatentsInHumans Project, Maynooth University), Prof Leanne Wiseman & Prof Jessica Lai organised and hosted an international workshop in Maynooth University on 'Intellectual Property Law & Medical Technologies'. See: tinyurl.com/53e47vut

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

A team of Maynooth University undergraduate law students undertaking the International Mooting module competed in the international rounds of the Telders International Law Moot Court Competition See: tinyurl.com/ara88avu

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The ERC PatentsInHumans Project team led by Professor Aisling McMahon (Principal Investigator), & researchers Dr Aislinn Fanning, Sharon Adedapo & Lauren Kane were delighted to host an international workshop for the project on 18th June in Maynooth University Read more here: tinyurl.com/3s7axv6s

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

This week @profmdoherty.bsky.social was quoted in an Irish Times piece on working during heatwaves. See: tinyurl.com/mzds9kk7

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Dr Bríd Ní Ghráinne’s was recently interviewed on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta about the international law applicable to the recently-signed US-Iran memorandum of understanding. Read more here: tinyurl.com/5n8zedsw

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

PhD candidate at The School of Law and Criminology, Alessia Palladino, has been awarded a Premio di Laurea UNIMORE 2023/2024 from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. Warmest congratulations Alessia! Read more here: tinyurl.com/3hrb3vvv

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Recognition for Collaborative Research between Maynooth University

We are delighted to share that Alessia Palladino, a graduate of the Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia (UNIMORE) and current PhD candidate here at Maynooth University, has been awarded

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Research from The School of Law & Criminology, conducted in collaboration with the Probation Service & community-based restorative justice providers, has again found significant year-on-year increases in referrals to restorative justice within the criminal justice process. See: tinyurl.com/33ncx6u4

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Dr Bríd Ní Ghráinne has joined the Expert Advisory Group of Dr Deborah Casalin’s project, entitled ‘Actors Beyond the Territorial State and Durable Solutions to Internal Displacement in International Law.’ Read more here: tinyurl.com/5ucpm9z5

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Maynooth School of Law and Criminology Associate Professor Dr Oisin Suttle’s recent research, undertaken in collaboration with Dr David Lillis (UCD School of Computer Science) has been reported in detail the Irish Times, the Irish Legal News and in Legal Futures. See: tinyurl.com/45rxbhpn

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

This month, Dr Ian Marder (Associate Professor in Criminology, Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology) delivered two sessions at an international event in Poznan, Poland. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/mrncwhs8

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

This month, REVEL Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence at the School of Law and Criminology hosted the first of three roundtables on the theme of "Achieving Substantive Equality" See: tinyurl.com/57jbwtfe

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Dr Bríd Ní Ghráinne and @Chunyan Chon have published a report entitled ‘Criminalising Asylum in Ireland: Prosecuting Asylum-Seekers without a Valid Passport or Equivalent Document.’ Read more here: tinyurl.com/53rbzd7v

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

📣Calling all students interested in pursuing postgraduate studies in the School of Law and Criminology. Applications now open for the School's PG Scholarship, which awards €2,000 (deducted from the recipient's course fees). For eligibility criteria & how to apply see: tinyurl.com/solcscholars...

School of Law and Criminology Postgraduate Scholarship 2026. Open to: applicants who have achieved a minimum H2.1 in their Undergraduate degree. Full-time applicants on the School of Law and Criminology LLM & MA degrees. SUSI and non-SUSI recipients. For full details see our website: maynoothuniversity.ie/law/scholarships. Apply by 9th July. 8X €2000 scholarships. Scholarship will be a €2000 reduction in course fees. A photo of St Patrick's building on South Campus is shown against a navy blue and white background.

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

In May 2026, Dr. John Reynolds of the School of Law and Criminology was hosted in Seoul National University (SNU) in Korea for a series of visiting lectures. Read more here: tinyurl.com/mvd3ptc4

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

As courts around the world explore using artificial intelligence to assist with, or make legal decisions, new research by Dr @oisinsuttle.bsky.social (Maynooth University) & Dr David Lillis (UCD) asks a fundamental question: can an AI judge be talked into a verdict? See: tinyurl.com/4dcu2p29

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