Co. Cork · Munster
Every solicitor we list in Bantry, across all practice areas. Each solicitor was checked on the Law Society of Ireland register on 23–25 October 2026.
Kevin O'Donovan · Founder
Old Market House, Upper Main Street, Bantry, Co. Cork
Founded his Bantry practice in 1989. Specialises in residential and commercial property, wills and probate, and litigation with a particular focus on personal injuries, along with tax advice.
Bantry Courthouse on Wolfe Tone Square handles District Court business for the Beara and Sheep's Head areas of west Cork. Cork estates go to the Cork District Probate Registry, and the WRC has an office in Cork city.
Kevin O'Donovan at Kevin O'Donovan & Partners Solicitors focuses on property work, and the firm also covers wills & probate, personal injury.
The Republic of Ireland has its own legal system. The District Court deals with smaller civil claims (up to €15,000) and most family applications such as maintenance, access and safety orders. The Circuit Court hears claims up to €75,000 (€60,000 for personal injuries) plus divorce and judicial separation, and the High Court deals with larger cases. Solicitors are on the Roll kept by the Law Society of Ireland, and complaints go to the LSRA.
Check the Legal Diary for where Circuit Court cases for Cork are listed.
Grants of probate for Bantry are issued by the Cork District Probate Registry (covers County Cork). Probate offices
The nearest WRC office is in Cork, in the Elysian Building, Eglington Street. Complaints are made online, usually within six months. Workplace Relations Commission
The nearest Legal Aid Board centre for Bantry is Law Centre Cork North or Law Centre Cork South. Legal aid is means-tested. More free legal help
Court details from the Courts Service of Ireland; hearing dates and venues are in the Legal Diary. Most cases settle without a hearing — your solicitor will tell you if you need to attend.
The Courts Service lists Bantry Courthouse for Bantry. Check the Legal Diary for where Circuit Court cases for Cork are listed. Small claims and most family applications start in the District Court; bigger civil claims, divorce and judicial separation go to the Circuit Court.
For Bantry, probate applications go to the Cork District Probate Registry (covers County Cork).
Complaints are made online to the Workplace Relations Commission. The nearest WRC office is in Cork, in the Elysian Building, Eglington Street. The usual time limit is six months.
To practise in Ireland a solicitor must be on the Roll of Solicitors kept by the Law Society of Ireland and hold a current practising certificate. You can search any solicitor or firm on the Law Society's Find a Solicitor register. Complaints about a solicitor's services or conduct go to the Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA). Every solicitor listed on Lawvoo was checked on the register on 23–25 October 2026 — people move firms, so check again before you instruct them.
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