Law Society of Ireland History Lecture Series

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Law Society of Ireland, Wednesday 24th January

The Law Society invites you to an evening of talks exploring the life and work of Lithuanian-born, Irish solicitor, Michael Noyk, who worked as Michael Collins’ Legal Advisor.
The latest event in the Law Society’s series of history lectures will explore the life and work of Lithuanian-born Irish solicitor Michael Noyk. Noyk worked as legal advisor to Michael Collins during the War of Independence and also became one of the principal solicitors acting on behalf of arrested Republican figures.

Speakers

– T P Kennedy, Director of Education, Law Society of Ireland: Welcome address

– Lithuanian Ambassador, H. E. Mr Marijus Gudynas: Lithuanian-Irish bilateral cooperation and the role of the Lithuanian-Jewish community

– Dr Barry Whelan, Law Society of Ireland: Michael Noyk, No Ordinary Solicitor


Date:
Wednesday 24th January
Time:
6.00pm
Price:
Free - registration required
Address:
Law Society of Ireland, Blackhall Place, Smithfield, Dublin 7, Ireland

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