Entering the Four Courts
Officially launched at the King's Inns, Henrietta Street, Dublin 7 on Tuesday 26 November 2019.

( Permission for publication by kind courtesy of Paul & Maria Hanna , Hanna Fine Art )

The Irish Women Lawyers Association - in association with the Bar of Ireland and Irish Legal News - is delighted to release Hanna Fine Art's print of Irish artist Stephen McClean's original oil on canvas, “Entering the Four Courts”.

This print is being published in a limited edition of only 250 prints to mark the centenary of the Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919 - which enabled women to become barristers, solicitors, jurors and magistrates - and to celebrate the role and contribution of women to the legal profession in Ireland over the last 100 years.

As you can see from the attached pictures, every print in the edition has been individually hand-signed by Mary Robinson, first female President of Ireland and Susan Denham, first female Chief Justice of Ireland.

The print will raise funds and awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness and the Denham Fellowship. It was formally released on 26th November 2019 at the King's Inns. Any one who would like to make further enquiries about one of these historical prints please contact Maria Hanna on 085 112 2388 or email modernirishart@btinternet.co

Congratulations is extended to Director/ Student Liaison Officer, Ita O' Gara on her appointment as Fellow of the Irish Institute of Legal Executives - ( IILEX )

Seated Lr -Rt  :- Sarah Bryan O' Sulllivan , Programme Director/ Lecturer  Law Faculty,  John Eardly, Programme Director / Lecturer Law Faculty , Josephine Feehily , Recipient of Distinguished Fellowship Award made by Griffith College, Professor Diarmuid Hegarty ,President of Griffith College , Karen Sutton Head of Law Faculty , Mary B. O' Dwyer , Director of the Irish Institute of Legal Executives and Dr. Tomás Mac Eochagáin , Director of Griffith College

Standing Rows 2 & 3 :- Graduates of the Diploma in Legal Studies and Practice 2019.

The Irish Law Awards was held in the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, on Friday 14th June 2019. The Black Tie event was hosted by Ivan Yates Irish Broadcaster/Businessman. The main sponsor of this year’s event was Travelers Insurance Designated Activity Company.

These Awards are in their 8th year and identify and celebrate outstanding achievements by those dedicated to the Irish Legal Profession.

The Irish Institute of Legal Executives (IILEx) are honoured to be included in these Awards as dedicated professionals in the Legal Sector.

The evening was a tremendous success. We are pleased to announce and congratulate Deirdre O’Donovan from McCarthy & Co Solicitors as winner of Legal Executive of the Year 2019.

It was an honour to be in attendance with my colleagues and fellow Directors Deborah Walsh Chairperson Eka Chuks IT Director and Gabriel Canning Director representing the Irish Institute of Legal Executives (IILEx).

On behalf of the Irish Institute of Legal Executives (IILEx) I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all Winners and nominees who participated in the prestigious Irish Law Awards 2019 and continued success to all who dedicate themselves to making the Irish Legal Profession successful.

Deirdre Butler President Irish Institute of Legal Executives (IILEx)

The Irish Institute of Legal Executives - (IILEX) is featured among the sponsors of the Travelers Irish Law Awards 2019

Standing Left Right :- Deirdre O Donovan, Winner of the best Legal Executive of 2019 at the Travelers Irish Law Awards 2019 being presented with her Award by Ivan Yates , Presenter of the Irish Law Awards / /National Media Broadcaster

Standing -Left - Right :- Deborah Walsh , Chairperson of IILEX,  Deirdre O' Donovan, Winner of the Best Legal Executive 2019 , Deirdre Butler , President of IILEX and Ekaette  E. Chukwougar , Director of IT.

Standing -Left - Right :- Deborah Walsh , Chairperson of IILEX, Deirdre Butler , President of IILEX and Ekaette  E. Chukwougar , Director of IT.

Standing- Left - Right:- Deborah Walsh , Chairperson ,  IILEX , Ivan Yates,  National Media Broadcaster  and  Presenter of 2019 Travelers Irish Law Awards and Deirdre Butler . Chairperson of IILEX

Standing- Left - Right:- Ekaette E. Chukwuoger , Director of IT IILEX , Ivan Yates ,  National Media Broadcater  and  Presenter of 2019 Travelers Irish Law Awards and Deirdre Butler . Chairperson of IILEX.

Griffin College Cork Graduation 23 Nov 2018
(Picture by: Lafayette Photography)

Seated in the front row -From left  :- Tomás MacEochagáin – Head of Academic Programmes in Griffith College, Marcus Gatto – Programme Director   LLB ( Hons ) via Blended Learning , Griffith College. Jenni Cashman – Programmes Leader, Law Faculty, Cork, Cllr Des Cahill - Deputy Lord Mayor, Cork City, Professor Diarmaid Hegarty- President of Griffith College,  IILEX Representative .Cork ,and  Noel Daly ,Deputy Head of Griffith College, Cork.

Standing back row :- Graduates of the DLS&P Course

08/11/2018, Griffith Conferring Ceremony (Picture by: Lafayette Photography)

(l-r Catherine Geoghegan best student in the Diploma in Legal Studiesand Practice   ( QQ1 Level 7 Special Purpose Award ) 2018 and Prize Winner of the Frank Crummy Perpetual Award which on the occasion is being presented by Frank Crummy

08/11/2018, Griffith Conferring Ceremony (Picture by: Lafayette Photography)

Front row ;- Professor Diarmuid Hegarty , President of Griffith College together with various members of Academic staff , Griffith College and Directors of the Irish Institute of Legal Executives ( IILEX ) , , Frank Crummy and Mary B. O' Dwyer at the Conferring and Graduation Ceremony of the DLS&P Course on 8th November 2018

Back Row/;- Students of the Diploma in Legal Studies and Practice ( QQ1 Level 7 Special Purpose Award ) 2018 who graduated with their Diplomas

The Irish Law Awards 2014 : Picture Robbie Reynolds Photography.

Congratulations to Marie McSweeney who has been awarded Legal Executive of the Year at the Irish Law Awards 2014. All at IILEX are very proud and very happy that Marie's hard work and achievements to date in her career have been acknowledged

Marie McSweeney has worked in Ronan Daly Jermyn, Solicitor's Office - (Cork Branch) for over 35 years. She works in the Litigation Department within the Corporate Recovery Unit. Marie has responsibility in dealing with large and small commercial clients and financial institutions and pursues the recovery of outstanding debts on their behalf through all levels of the Courts, from District Court through to High Court. Marie meets with clients, deals with any queries that may arise and runs the various files from initial instructions through to final Judgment as well as enforcement of Judgments together with ensuring the smooth running of the team.

Marie also has a Human Resources role within the office, dealing with staffing matters, interviewing candidates for job vacancies, keeping personnel records, Staff Committee liaison and monitoring work loads throughout the office.

Marie has also lectured to College students in debt collection procedures through the District, Circuit and High Courts.

Marie has maintained and progressed her career through her qualities as an efficient, clear thinking, hard working, trustworthy and highly experienced Legal Executive.

Irish Institute of Legal Executives –IILEX

May 2014