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Episode 156: Paul Howard — A united Ireland. But whose flag, whose anthem, whose rules?
October 23, 2026 · 52 minE156 | Paul Howard: A united Ireland. But whose flag, whose anthem, whose rules? Would you vote for a united Ireland if it meant changing the flag? The national anthem? The Constitution? And should we settle those questions before asking…
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E155 – THE END OF THE BILLABLE HOUR? Larry Fenelon on AI, legal jobs and reinventing the law firm
October 16, 2026 · 45 minTHE BILLABLE HOUR IS UNDER ATTACK. AND AI COULD CHANGE THE LEGAL PROFESSION FOREVER. What happens when one of Ireland's most innovative solicitors decides to throw out the traditional rulebook? Larry Fenelon SC, founder of Fenecas Law and…
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E109 The Fifth Court - retired High Court judge, Bernard Barton RIP
August 11, 2026 · 45 minAs the multitude of tributes have shown Bernard was not only a highly respected Judge and member of the Law Library, but was an absolute gentleman, known for his kindness, warmth, and great sense of fun. This we experienced in abundance…
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E154 The Fifth Court: John Freeman BL — Central Bank Power, Personal Accountability and Fair Procedures
July 23, 2026 · 38 minPeter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL are joined by John Freeman BL, author of The Central Bank Acts: A Commentary. John explains the modern role of the Central Bank of Ireland and how financial regulation has changed since the banking…
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E153 The Fifth Court - Who Really Built Ireland's Legal System? Daire Hogan on Judges Who Shaped Irish History
July 14, 2026 · 46 minFor more than a century, Ireland's judges shaped the country's politics, business, land ownership and legal system. But who were they? On Episode 153 of The Fifth Court, Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL are joined by legal historian…
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E152 The Fifth Court - Jimmy Wales, Wikipedia founder, on trust, AI and why the internet still needs rules
July 1, 2026 · 55 minEpisode 152 of The Fifth Court features a very special guest: Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia Interviewed by Mark Tottenham BL at Dalkey Book Festival. This is not just a tech-founder interview. It is a fascinating conversation about…
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E151 The Fifth Court - Peter Charleton Part 2: what judges really worry about
June 23, 2026 · 36 minIn Part 2 of our extended interview with retired Supreme Court judge Mr Justice Peter Charleton, Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL continue a remarkable conversation about life at the Bar, life on the Bench, and life after the Supreme…
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E150 The Fifth Court - Mr Justice Peter Charleton: law, crime, music and the nature of evil
June 18, 2026 · 39 minThe Fifth Court marks Episode 150 with Part 1 of a wide-ranging conversation with recently retired Supreme Court judge, Peter Charleton. To mark Episode 150 of The Fifth Court, Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL are joined by Mr…
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E149 The Fifth Court - Bridget Hourican on Frank Callanan’s Joycean masterpiece
June 9, 2026 · 38 minBloomsday Special: The secret political life of James Joyce — and Frank Callanan’s final masterpiece Was James Joyce really apolitical? For decades, many scholars claimed Ireland's greatest writer stood apart from politics. Frank Callanan…
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E148 The Fifth Court - Peter Shanley SC -Barristers Direct, legal access & barristers as entrepreneurs
May 18, 2026 · 31 minEpisode 148, The Fifth Court Peter Shanley SC on Barristers Direct, legal access and barristers becoming entrepreneurs Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL are joined by Peter Shanley SC, founder of Barristers Direct. Peter explains how…
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E147 The Fifth Court - John O’Donnell SC on Law, Literature and Life
May 8, 2026 · 45 minON this episode of The Fifth Court, Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL are joined by John O’Donnell SC — one of the Bar’s leading advocates… and one of Ireland’s most quietly brilliant writers. This is a conversation that moves from…
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E146 The Fifth Court - Your Reputation on Trial — And Why the Rules Are Changing - John Kerr
April 17, 2026 · 39 minYour Reputation on Trial — And Why the Rules Are Changing This is not just another legal interview. This is a story about growing up under armed protection, about a father who became the last Law Lord in the UK, and about a legal system…

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