Bank Holiday Opening
O'Dowd Solicitors will be closed from 4pm on Friday the 2nd August until 9am on Wednesday the 7th.
We are hiring
O'Dowd Solicitors continues to expand. We are looking for a secretary/receptionist to join our young vibrant team. The ideal candidate will; be motivated; have excellent organisation skills; have the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team. Main duties and responsibilities include; Reception duties, diary management and general administration; Dictation typing; Maintaining client files; Taking [...]
What is Data Protection (and who cares about the GDPR)
Practically all of us are now aware that the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) will come in to full force and effect on 25th May 2018. This Regulation builds and expands upon the current Data Protection regime which has been enforced in Ireland for a number of decades. For some businesses the GDPR will have a profound impact, but for [...]
Making a Will Guide
Every so often we update our guide to making a will in Ireland. The October 2017 update takes into account the (lack of) changes made to the CAT thresholds for 2018; and has an updated questionnaire to make it even easier for you to make your will with O'Dowd Solicitors. Download the guide here.
Power outage in Glanmire
Due to Storm Ophelia, the offices in Glanmire are currently without power. While we take our quills, parchment and typewriters out of storage you may contact us on 0863293138.
Offices closed Monday 16th October
Due to the risks posed by hurricane Ophelia the offices of O'Dowd Solicitors will remain closed for the whole of Monday the 16th October.
We are hiring
Due to the continued growth of O'Dowd Solicitors we are looking for a junior solicitor to join us. This position is for an initial period of twelve months with significant potential for a permanent position thereafter. The successful candidate will have experience in conveyancing and family law. Experience in the area of data protection/IT law also desirable but not essential. Apply [...]
2017 Conveyancing Guide Launched
We are delighted to offer the 2017 edition of our conveyancing guide for download. This guide sets out the steps and pitfalls associated with buying a property and sets out a roadmap for the buyer. The guide can be downloaded free here. If you need any further information on buying, selling or remortgaging, please don't forget to request a quote [...]
Clamping row results in €2 million settlement
Gheorghe Pista was awarded €2 million in a negligence case against his employer after being brutally bludgeoned with a hammer while going about his job. Mr. Pista, a clamper originally from Romania, was left with permanent and devastating brain damage and requires round-the-clock assistance with the most basic of daily activities. In a separate criminal case, Gerard Sweeney pleaded guilty [...]
We are hiring
We currently have a vacancy for the positions of an Assistant Solicitor and a Legal Executive. More information can be found by clicking on the links or at https://www.lawsociety.ie/legalvacancies/