University of Galway School of Law

07/10/2026

Who pays for creativity? How can tax policy support the growth and sustainability of Ireland’s creative and cultural industries?

On Friday 9 October, Dr Maria O'Brien (Lecturer in Taxation) will bring academics, policymakers and industry leaders together at the Royal Irish Academy (RIA) in Dublin for an afternoon exploring the relationship between tax policy and Ireland’s creative economy.

The event will examine how tax policies for the creative sector are designed, evaluated and implemented, and consider their impact on the development and sustainability of Ireland’s cultural and creative industries.

The programme will feature a keynote from Edith Sepp of the Estonian Film Institute, followed by a panel discussion bringing together academic, policy and industry perspectives.

Friday 9 October
1–5pm
Royal Irish Academy (RIA), Dublin

A timely discussion at the intersection of tax policy, culture and the creative industries.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/who-pays-for-creativity-tax-policy-for-creative-industries-tickets-1999675429038

07/10/2026

Professor Donncha O’Connell has recently joined the Board of Directors of the internationally-acclaimed dance and theatre company, Teaċ Daṁsa (Teach Damhsa). The company, which is based in the West Kerry Gaeltacht, is directed artistically by the leading voice in contemporary dance-theatre, Michael Keegan-Dolan. It has a unique reputation for powerful and intimate performances that resonate globally from Ireland’s Atlantic coast to stages across the world.

Professor O’Connell has previously served for nine years on the Board of Directors of Druid Theatre Company. He has also been a board member of a number of human rights NGOs and has served on state bodies such as the Law Reform Commission, the Commission on the Future of Policing, the Legal Aid Board and the Peart Review of the Offences Against the State Acts. More recently, he was appointed to the Council of State by President Catherine Connolly in March 2026.

07/10/2026

We are at University of Galway’s Law Fair 2026 in the Bailey Allen Hall, University of Galway.

Pop over to us at Stand 16 to chat to us about all of our postgraduate programmes.



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01/10/2026

The Lorcan Shannon Scholarship supports and empowers an outstanding student entering Year 1 at University of Galway to pursue studies in Law. The scholarship recognises academic ambition and provides financial assistance to students who would benefit from additional support at the beginning of their university journey.

The scholarship is funded by University of Galway alumnus Lorcan Shannon and administered through the Galway University Foundation. The scholarship is worth up to $20,000 ($5,000 per annum for the duration of the scholars undergraduate studies, up to a maximum of four years.) The application portal for this scholarship is now open for registered 1st-year undergraduate law students.

Terms and Conditions apply.

More info: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/business-public-policy-law/school-of-law/courses/undergraduatecourses/lorcanshannonscholarship/

01/10/2026

The Terence O’Malley DLA Piper Scholarship provides financial support to students experiencing financial difficulty who are studying Law (BCL) at University of Galway School of Law. The Scholarship will support the successful Scholar throughout their degree to a value of €10,000 and also includes the opportunity to take part in a four-week paid internship at DLA Piper’s Dublin office. The Scholarship is open to registered first-year students who applied through the Central Applications Office (CAO) and are studying Law (BCL), Law (BCL) and Business, Law (BCL) and Human Rights, or Law (BCL), Criminology and Criminal Justice. The Scholarship is awarded on the academic merit and personal statement of the successful applicant.

Application closing date: 23rd October 2026

More info/apply now: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/business-public-policy-law/school-of-law/courses/undergraduatecourses/terenceomalleydlapiperscholarship/

01/10/2026

📣 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 𝟭 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗢! 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 ⚖️

Join us on 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁 | 𝟭𝟭𝗮𝗺 - 𝟮𝗽𝗺 for the 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿, meet Ireland’s top law firms, network and learn about their 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀, 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀.

📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗕𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. 🎓

01/10/2026

We are delighted to announce that applications are now open for the RDJ Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship for Law students at University of Galway. Two successful candidates will each receive a scholarship worth €5,000 and a summer work placement opportunity with RDJ in the Firm’s Galway office. The scholarship is intended to promote diversity in the School of Law by providing financial support to students who are under-represented in Law.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 23rd October 2026.

More info/apply now: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/undergraduate-scholarships/rdjscholarship/

28/09/2026

We are delighted to confirm our attendance at this year’s Careers Fairs, kicking off next week.

Our Dublin, Galway and Shannon teams look forward to meeting everyone.

If you’re ready to begin an exciting journey with Flynn O'Driscoll, come meet us in person and hear about this incredible opportunity to shape your career with us.

We look forward to seeing you all!

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24/09/2026

Don't miss the free film screening of the award-winning documentary 'Testimony' today at 6.30pm, in the O'Donoghue Theatre at University of Galway.

'Testimony' places a spotlight on the survivors from the Magdalene Laundries and Mother and Baby Homes.

The Irish Centre for Human Rights at University of Galway, is delighted to host a free film screening of the movie 'Testimony'. The movie 'Testimony' is a documentary that depicts the fight for justice by survivors of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries and Mother and Baby Homes.

The screening will be introduced by Dr. Mary Harney, renowned human rights activist, whose inspiring story is featured in the documentary. Mary will share some opening remarks and reflections before the film begins. Testimony was the recipient of the 2025 ICCL Human Rights Film Award.

Date: Thursday 24th September

Time: 6.30pm to 9pm

Location: O'Donoghue Centre

Free event, no registration required, all welcome