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At long last it is possible to pay court fines by instalment, through An Post branches or online. This is a significant improvement on previous rules which only allowed payment in one lump sum, but the payment rules are complicated and it is important to check the details of the fine notice so that the […]
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Future of Newcastle West Courthouse secure
Over 77 courthouses across the country have closed since the economic crash began in 2008. The closures have particularly hit rural areas, and County Limerick did not escape. Twenty years ago there were monthly court sittings in all towns and most villages in County Limerick, in places like Askeaton, Rathkeale, Shanagolden, Dromcollogher and Glin. Many […]
Are children entitled to a share of a parent’s estate?
When making a will you can, to a large extent, divide your estate whatever way you like. There may be practical or taxation reasons for structuring a will a certain way, but the law allows a wide discretion on how you divide up your assets. If you are married, however, your spouse is entitled to […]
Personal injuries law update by Rossa McMahon on PI Claims Blawg
Rossa McMahon wrote a blog post for the Personal Injuries Claims Blawg about an interesting recent High Court judgment about damages for nervous shock after a dishwasher fire. Mr Justice Barton was satisfied that the plaintiff suffered psychological injuries as a result of the fire and that the plaintiff’s intellectual disability made him susceptible to […]
Supporting Limerick volunteers
PG McMahon Solicitors are delighted to support the Limerick Privilege card, which offers exclusive discounts to volunteers in Limerick organisations. The card has been established by the Limerick Volunteer Centre with Limerick City and County Council, Limerick’s Live 95FM and the Limerick Leader. Cards will be issued to volunteers through recognised volunteer organisations in Limerick, […]
Can you be fined when your car was speeding but you weren’t driving?
Most speeding offences are dealt with by fixed charge notices, a form of speeding ticket you get in the post. If you fill out the form and send a the fine to the Garda fixed charge processing office you receive 3 penalty points on your licence. If you do not, you will have to go […]
5 tips for dealing with relationship problems
Just as we returned to work and our normal lives last week the media was full of grim references to “divorce week”. It is true that solicitors often have a spike in family law work after the Christmas break, as it is an unusual time when relationship difficulties which had been brewing come to a […]
Recent whiplash decision shows how the Courts regulate personal injury compensation
The insurance industry continues to blame compensation claims for hikes in car insurance premiums. Recently a number of factors have caused premiums to rise, not least the fact that competition in the insurance industry for the past number of years kept prices at unsustainably low levels. Nevertheless, the industry repeatedly points to fraudulent claims and […]
A Kerry Christmas Childhood
This remembrance of Christmas in Kerry was written by the late Garry McMahon and was first published in the Sunday Independent in 2003. Nollaig shona agus athbliain faoi mhaise dhuit. A Kerry Christmas Childhood Now I cannot help remembering those happy days gone by, As Christmas time approaches and the festive season’s nigh, I wallow […]
Happy Christmas from PG McMahon Solicitors
Our office will close on Wednesday 23 December 2015 and reopen on Monday 4 January 2016. If you need to leave a message with us during this time: Call 069 26095 and leave a voicemail. Email [email protected]. Text LAW and your message to 51772. This year we have made a donation to the South West […]
