Courts

High Court

Find guidance on starting or defending a case, post-court steps, court lists, practice directions, and specialist courts.

Circuit Court

The Circuit Court handles civil and criminal cases across Ireland, including family law matters. Find information on sittings, rules, case forms, and how proceedings are managed.

Supreme Court

Learn about Ireland’s Supreme Court, the highest court and final interpreter of the Constitution. Find out how it decides key appeals and constitutional questions.

District Court

Learn about the District Court in Ireland, including its rules, terms, and sittings. Find out more about how to initiate civil and criminal claims.