ICBA Annual Conference 2026
Date: Saturday 18th July 2026
Time: Registration begins at 9.30am with the conference starting promptly at 10am.
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 Schedule
9.30am | Registration
10am | Opening Address from Chair of Conference | Miss Justice Siobhan Lankford
10.30am | A history of Criminal practice in Limerick | Amy Nix BL
11.30am | Social Media and the Laws of Evidence | John Berry SC
12.30pm | Criminal law in the European Court of Human Rights | Miss Justice Úna Ní Raifeartaigh
1.00pm | Lunch Hour
2.00pm | “Lacking capacity : Irish Law and mental disorder.” | John Colthurst BL
3.00pm | UCD School of Applied Language and Intercultural Studies | Doctor Mary Phelan
4.00pm | Maurice Coffey SC
5.00pm | AGM
7.30pm | Gala Dinner
This event is open to all practicing barristers.
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.