Co. Galway · Connacht
Every solicitor we list in Loughrea, across all practice areas. Each solicitor was checked on the Law Society of Ireland register on 23–24 October 2026.
John O'Neill · Partner
Bride Street, Loughrea, Co. Galway, H62 KA66
A Loughrea native who has practised in the area since opening his own firm in 2007; now the partner responsible for land law, property and conveyancing, after previously practising in family law, criminal law and probate.
John Cuddy · Managing Partner
Bride Street, Loughrea, Co. Galway, H62 KA66
Has spent his professional life in east Galway; particular interest in wills, probate, estate planning and probate litigation, and a skilled residential and agricultural conveyancer. Previously worked in personal injury and medical negligence litigation.
Loughrea's District Court office is at the Courthouse on The Green. Galway estates go to the Galway District Probate Registry, which covers Galway and Roscommon.
John O'Neill at Noonan Cuddy O'Neill LLP focuses on property work, and the firm also covers wills & probate, personal injury, family. John Cuddy at Noonan Cuddy O'Neill LLP focuses on wills & probate work, and the firm also covers property, personal injury, family.
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 Galway are listed.
Grants of probate for Loughrea are issued by the Galway District Probate Registry (covers Galway and Roscommon). Probate offices
WRC offices are in Dublin, Carlow, Cork, Ennis and Sligo, and many hearings take place remotely. Complaints are made online, usually within six months. Workplace Relations Commission
The nearest Legal Aid Board centre for Loughrea is the Galway law centres (Francis Street and Woodquay). 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 Loughrea District Courthouse for Loughrea. Check the Legal Diary for where Circuit Court cases for Galway 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 Loughrea, probate applications go to the Galway District Probate Registry (covers Galway and Roscommon).
Complaints are made online to the Workplace Relations Commission. WRC offices are in Dublin, Carlow, Cork, Ennis and Sligo, and many hearings take place remotely. The usual time limit is six months.
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