Solicitors who work through Irish
If you'd like to deal with your legal matter as Gaeilge, look for a solicitor on the Law Society of Ireland's Clár na Gaeilge — the official register of solicitors who can provide legal services through Irish. It lists 304 people (register of 13 March 2026), many of them in Dublin and Cork.
On the register in our towns outside Dublin and Cork
Copied from the register of 13 March 2026. In-house company lawyers are left out. People move firms, so check the latest register and contact the firm before relying on this. For Dublin and Cork, see the full register.
Galway
- Siobhan FolanR.G. Emerson & Co., Solicitors · 13 Cross Street, Galway
- Peter KeaneEP Keane & Company · 4th Floor Queensgate, Dock Road, Galway
- John MartinJohn F. Martin & Co. · 28 Woodquay, Galway
- Rosemary CrowleySwaine Solicitors · 14 Radharc na Farraige, Ballymoreen Road, Galway
- Owen SwaineSwaine Solicitors · 14 Radharc na Farraige, Ballymoreen Road, Galway
- Laoise Ní ChonaillLegal Aid Board, Law Centre (Galway) · Galway
Dundalk
- James MacGuillMacGuill & Co., Solicitors · 5 Seatown, Dundalk, Co. Louth
- Aoife O'CarrollMacGuill & Co., Solicitors · 5 Seatown, Dundalk, Co. Louth
Ennis
- Edel RyanMichael Houlihan & Partners Solicitors · 9/10/11 Bindon Street, Ennis, Co. Clare
Tralee
- Karen TessMannix & Co LLP · 12 Castle Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry
Athlone
- Maeve GrealyTormeys Solicitors LLP · Castle Street, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Letterkenny
- Sorcha Ní DhubhtaighGibson & Associates · LK House, Port House, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
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Questions about using Irish
What is Clár na Gaeilge?
It's the Law Society of Ireland's register of solicitors who have passed its advanced course in legal practice through Irish, and can provide legal services as Gaeilge. It's kept under the Solicitors Act 1954 and the Legal Practitioners (Irish Language) Act 2008, and updated monthly.
Can I use Irish in an Irish court?
Yes. Under the Official Languages Act 2003 you can use Irish (or English) in any court case, and be heard in it. Tell the court office early so arrangements can be made, and ask your solicitor to do it for you.
Does a solicitor on Clár na Gaeilge cost more?
Not because of the language. Fees are set by each firm — ask for a written estimate, as you would with any solicitor.