No-one wants to think about dying, but it will happen to us all. This stark reality means planning for what happens after death is something everyone should do. One interesting case which highlighted the dangers of “home made” stressed the importance of a properly drafted will: The making of a last will and testament is […]
Finalists in the Irish Law Awards 2016
We are honoured to have been named as a finalist in the Irish Law Awards this year. According to the organisers: The 2016 finalists for the AIB Private Banking Irish Law Awards have been announced and leading law firms, legal practitioners and in-house legal teams across Ireland have made the shortlist. Now in its fifth […]
PG McMahon Solicitors win Litigation Lawyer of the Year award
We are delighted to have been announced as the winner of the litigation lawyer of the year award for Ireland in this year’s Acquisition International Dispute Resolution Awards. We have always prided ourselves on our service to clients in our court work and have had a particular strength in personal injuries claims arising out of […]
A victory for motorists over mindless bureaucracy
The Garda fixed charge processing office should no longer refuse to accept fixed charge payments due to minor omissions on fixed charge notices. A High Court ruling has found that the Gardaí are not entitled to refuse to process payments in such cases, which is good news for motorists who could otherwise face conviction, higher […]
Paying court fines by instalment
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 […]
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 […]
