The Bar of Ireland Conference 2016 will take place on Friday and Saturday, April 8-9, in Lyrath Estate Hotel, Kilkenny
This year ’ s conference offers an outstanding line-up of expert speakers on the topical theme of ‘Trial by Media’, and combined with a busy social programme and kids’ club it promises to be a most informative and enjoyable weekend for all members of The Bar of Ireland and our families I look forward to welcoming you to Kilkenny
Chairman, Council of The Bar of Ireland, Mr David Barniville SC
FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016 OPENING RECEPTION 6.30PM – 8.30PM T R I A L BY
SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2016 MAIN PROGRAMME 9.15AM – 4.00PM
8 30AM REGISTRATION
9:15AM – 9:30AM CONFERENCE OPENING ADDRESS
Chairman, Council of The Bar of Ireland, Mr David Barniville SC
SESSION 1: MEDIA IN THE COURTROOM
9:30AM – 1:00PM Chair TBC
9 30AM – 10 00AM
The view from the press bench
Joshua Rozenberg QC is Britain's bestknown commentator on the law, and currently presents BBC Radio 4’s Law in Action programme. He is a qualified solicitor and was the first journalist to be appointed an honorary QC.
10.00AM – 10.30AM Cameras in court – why not?
Gordon Jackson QC, Vice Dean, Faculty of Advocates, Scotland
10 30AM – 11 00AM
Media – the agenda and subtext of trial reporting Michael O’Higgins SC, barrister and author
11.00AM – 11.15AM Discussion
11.15AM – 11.45AM Coffee break
11 45AM – 12 15PM
The Trials of Oscar Pistorius
John Carlin is an award-winning journalist and the best-selling author of Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the Game That Made a Nation, inspiration for the Oscar-nominated film Invictus, and Chase your Shadow, The Trials of Oscar Pistorius
12 15PM – 12 45PM
Trials of the media?
Coverage of court proceedings: a case for the defence
Dearbhail McDonald, Legal Affairs
Editor and Associate Editor, Irish Independent
12 45PM – 1 15PM
Court reporting on a small island
Colm Keena, Legal Affairs
Correspondent, The Irish Times
45PM – 4 00PM Chair TBC
2 45PM – 3 15PM
Guilty of murder, innocent of the death penalty?
Evolving standards of decency and the influence of public discourse on the justice system and decision makers
Cristi Charpentier, US Criminal Defence Attorney,
3 15PM – 3 30PM
Seán Guerin SC
3.30PM – 3.45PM
Shane Murphy SC
3.45PM – 4.00PM Discussion
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CONFERENCE PAYMENT
(to include opening reception, conference, lunch, gala drinks reception and dinner)
Please tick appropriate box(es)
¤95 Years 1-7
¤175 Years 8+
¤250 Senior counsel
¤100 Accompanying guest (opening reception, gala drinks and dinner only)
Please indicate which events you will attend
Coach transfer from Lyrath Hotel to Kilkenny Castle
Friday opening reception, Kilkenny Castle (maximum 200 delegates)
Saturday Conference sessions (including lunch), Lyrath Estate
Saturday gala drinks and dinner, Lyrath Estate
Kids’ Club – age five upwards
Friday evening supervised movie night (¤3 – pay directly to hotel)
Saturday Kids’ Club (including lunch; ¤25 – pay directly to hotel)
Saturday evening supervised movie night (¤3 – pay directly to hotel)
Additional evening babysitting service available, bookable directly with hotel
Bill to my Law Library Services Account
Cheque enclosed
Expiry date / CVV number
Amount to be charged
Signature
Please return completed form to:
Rose Fisher
The Bar of Ireland, Distillery Building 145-151 Church Street, Dublin D07 WDX8 rfisher@lawlibrary ie
Main conference hotel
5* Lyrath Estate Hotel
Paulstown Road, Kilkenny
Direct Dial: 056-770 5852
Web: www lyrath com
Please quote “Bar of Ireland Conference” to avail of conference rates:
€145* BB single occupancy
€165* BB double/twin occupancy
* Room rates held until March 4, 2016, and available on a first come, first served basis
Alternative accommodation near Lyrath Estate Hotel
Lawcus Farm Guest House B&B, Stoneyford, Kilkenny 056-780 7323
Newlands Lodge B&B, Kells Rd, Newlands, Kilkenny 056-772 9862
Pembroke Hotel, 11 Patrick St, Kilkenny 056-778 3500
Newpark Hotel, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny 056-776 0500
Hotel Kilkenny, College Road, Kilkenny, Ireland 056-776 2000
SUPERVISED KIDS’ CLUB (AGE FIVE UPWARDS*)
Friday April 8
6 30PM-9 30PM
Kids movie night: €3 per child – payable directly to the hotel
Saturday April 9
Opening reception Parade tower, Kilkenny Castle Friday, April 8 6 30PM – 8 30PM (maximum 200 delegates)
Short social history tour of the Castle followed by wine and canapé reception hosted by Chairman, Council of The Bar of Ireland, Mr David Barniville SC, at the Parade Tower, Kilkenny Castle
Coach transfers to the opening reception
A shuttle service has been organised to transport delegates from Lyrath Estate Hotel to Kilkenny Castle for the opening reception, departing at 6 15PM and 6 30PM
Pre-gala
Saturday, April 9 7.00PM – 8.00PM
Reception held in the beautiful drawing rooms of the 17th century house in Lyrath Estate
April 9 8 00PM
McCurdy Suite
Four-course meal and fine wine followed by DJ Dress code – business suit
Saturday April 9
9 30AM-4 30PM
Full day of activities including lunch (arts and crafts, cookie decorating, face painting, etc )
€25 per child – payable directly to the hotel
Distillery Building
145- 151 Church Street
Dublin 7
D07 WDX8
Tel: +353 (0)1 817 5000
Fax: +353 (0)1 817 5150
www lawlibrary ie
7 00PM-10 00PM
Kids movie night: €3 per child – payable directly to the hotel
Additional babysitting services available – book directly with hotel
*Children under five are welcome to participate in the kids’ club activities but must be accompanied by an adult