ICBA Annual Conference 2026
Date: Saturday 18th July 2026
Conference Start Time: 10am
This is an in-person event only.
ICBA’s annual conference is an opportunity for criminal practioners to come together and discuss this years developments in all things Criminal Law. This years conference will focus on ensuring access to justice to all with speakers honing in on specific areas of vulnerability within the system and those who use it.
Conference Chair: Ms Justice Siobhan Lankford
Speakers include:
- Dr Mary Phelan of DCU School of Applied Language and Intercultural Studies
- Maurice Coffey SC
- John Berry SC
- John Colthurst BL
- Amy Nix BL
This event is open to all practicing barristers.
Further details will be announced in due course.
Accommodation is available at The Strand Hotel at reduced conference rates, attendees should contact the Strand and quote ‘ICBA Conference’. Early booking is advised.
The ticket price is inclusive of lunch and gala dinner.
Accessibility Requirements: At the Bar of Ireland we wish for our events to be as welcoming, accessible and inclusive for all. Please provide us if comfortable with any accessibility related considerations so that we can endeavour to ensure a barrier free experience during the event. Email events@lawlibrary.ie to discuss your needs.
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Additional Information
The Irish Criminal Bar Association is a representative body for Irish barristers who practice in the criminal courts. Their aim is to be a voice for criminal barristers on issues specific to the criminal bar.
They aim provide relevant Continuing Professional Development seminars, information and public events to better inform the criminal practitioner and wider public of the criminal law.