The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 was a major change in how Irish law deals with people where their capacity to make decisions about their personal welfare, property, and financial affairs has been impacted in some way. Ten years after the Act was passed by the Oireachtas, and two years after its operation commenced, it […]

Restraining orders for stalking and harassment
The lack of specific provision for civil restraining orders was a striking feature of Irish law for decades. Domestic violence orders have been available since 1996 and while they provide court protection for spouses, partners and certain people in defined relationships, those protections were often not wide enough. Many victims of stalking and harassment were […]

Legal Vacancy – Solicitor
We are seeking a junior, general practice solicitor to join our busy West Limerick Practice. The firm PG McMahon Solicitors LLP are experienced, award-winning solicitors who have given trusted legal services to private clients, farmers, businesses, sporting and non-profit organisations for over 60 years. Based in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick, we use the latest case […]

We have moved
After 50 years in the Square, Newcastle West, and over 60 years since the practice was founded by the late Garry McMahon, PG McMahon Solicitors LLP have relocated to a nearby premises at Bishop Street (V42 W738). Conveniently situated across from the Courthouse and close to all major amenities in the town, we look forward […]

Authorisation to operate as PG McMahon Solicitors LLP
PG McMahon Solicitors has been authorised by the Legal Services Regulatory Authority to operate as a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) with effect from 19 September 2022. Clients and creditors are notified that, from 19 September 2022 and as set out in section 123 of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 (subject to the exceptions listed […]

Client service during COVID19
Our solicitors continue to be available to provide services to clients throughout the Coronavirus Pandemic. We are available to see clients when necessary but due to current restrictions physical appointments will only be possible where strictly necessary. Therefore, priority will be given to consultations by telephone and online meeting services. While some of the public […]
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Coronavirus / COVID-19 [Updated 30/03/20]
Our office is not open to the public at present. However, our solicitors are working to the extent necessary and permissible in order to provide essential services and we are monitoring messages coming to our office. The Government’s list of list of essential service providers under new public health guidelines provides that legal services are […]

Christmas 2019
Our office closes at 1 p.m. on Monday 23 December 2019 and will reopen on Thursday 2 January 2019. However, you can still get in touch with us through the details available on our contact page and we will deal with your message on our return. We would like to wish all our clients and […]
GDPR compliance for landlords
Ireland’s rented housing market is somewhat unusual as, despite an increase in “professional” landlords over the past number of years, most private rented accommodation is owned by single-property landlords. These landlords are not engaged in property letting as part of their “day job”, but have either bought a property to provide a rental income with […]

New personal injury rules make advice more important than ever
The Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Piab) became the first port of call for most personal injury claims since it was established in 2004. In short, most personal injury claims must be lodged with Piab, who assess a claim on the basis of medical reports and documentary evidence. If either side does not accept the financial […]