S.I. No. 669/2011 - District Court Districts and Areas (Amendment) and Variation of Days and Hours (Shannon, Ennistymon, Ennis, Kilrush, Killaloe, Gort, Castletown Bere, Bantry, Clonakilty, Macroom, Athenry, Loughrea, Castleisland, Tralee, Portlarlington, Portlaoise, Tullamore, Claremorris, Kiltimagh, Castlebar, Castlecomer, New Ross, Wexford, Kilkenny, Boyle, Carrick-on-Shannon, Ballymote, Sligo, Borrisokane, Roscrea, Nenagh, Templemore and Thurles) Order, 2011.


Notice of the making of this Statutory Instrument was published in

“Iris Oifigiúil” of 27th December, 2011.

The Courts Service, in exercise of the powers conferred on it by section 26 of the Courts of Justice Act, 1953 (No. 32 of 1953), as amended by section 43 of the Courts (Supplemental Provisions) Act, 1961 (No. 39 of 1961), section 16 of the Courts Act, 1971 (No. 36 of 1971) and section 29 of the Courts Service Act, 1998 (No. 8 of 1998) and after consultation with the President of the District Court, hereby orders as follows:

1. (a) This Order may be cited as the District Court Districts and Areas (Amendment) and Variation of Days and Hours (Shannon, Ennistymon, Ennis, Kilrush, Killaloe, Gort, Castletown Bere, Bantry, Clonakilty, Macroom, Athenry, Loughrea, Castleisland, Tralee, Portlarlington, Portlaoise, Tullamore, Claremorris, Kiltimagh, Castlebar, Castlecomer, New Ross, Wexford, Kilkenny, Boyle, Carrick-on-Shannon, Ballymote, Sligo, Borrisokane, Roscrea, Nenagh, Templemore and Thurles) Order, 2011.

(b) This Order shall come into operation on 1st January, 2012.

2. The First Schedule to the District Court (Areas) Order, 1961 ( S.I. No. 5 of 1961 ), is hereby amended by—

(a)(i) the deletion at reference number 23A of the matter in columns (2), (3), (4) and (5), and

(ii) the deletion at reference number 17 of the matter in columns (2), (3), (4) and (5), and

(iii) the substitution at reference number 16 for the matter in columns (4) and (5) of the following:

“Ennis—First, Second, Third and Fourth Wednesday in each month. First and Third Thursday in each month. Second Thursday in February, April, June, October and December. First, Third and Fourth Friday in each month. Second Friday in January, March, May, July, October and December. All sittings at 10.30 a.m.

The area comprising the Electoral Divisions of Ballycannan, Ballyeighter, Ballynacally, Boston, Castlecrine, Clareabbey, Clenagh, Clondagad, Clooney (Tulla), Cloontra, Corrofin, Cratloe, Crusheen, Doora, Drumline, Dysert, Ennis Rural, Ennis No.1 Urban, Ennis No.2 Urban, Ennis No. 3 Urban, Ennis No.4 Urban, Furroor, Glenmore, Glenroe, Kilchreest, Kilcloher, Killadysert, Killanniv, Killeely, Killinaboy, Killone, Kilnamona, Kilraghtis, Kinturk, Liscasey, Lisheen, Mountievers, Muckanagh, Newmarket, Quin, Rossroe, Ruan, Spancelhill, Templemaley, Tomfinlough, Sixmilebridge and Urlan in the county of Clare”,

and

(iv) the substitution at reference number 21 for the matter in columns (4) and (5) of the following:

“Kilrush—Second Tuesday in February, April, June, September and November. Third Tuesday in each month. All sittings at 10.30 a.m.

The area comprising the Electoral Divisions of Cahermurphy, Clooncoorha, Coolmeen, Cooraclare, Creegh, Doonbeg, Drumellihy, Einagh, Kilballyowen, Kilfearagh, Kilfiddane, Kilkee, Killard, Killimer, Killofin, Kilmihil, Kilmurry (Killadysert), Kilrush Rural, Kilrush Urban, Knock, Knockagore, Moveen, Moyarta, Querrin, Rahona, Rinealon, St. Martin’s, Tullig and Tullycreen in the county of Clare.”,

and

(v) the substitution at reference number 20 for the matter in column (4) of the following:

“Killaloe—

First Tuesday in each month. Second Tuesday in January, March, May, July, October and December. All sittings at 10.30 a.m.”,

and

(vi) the substitution at reference number 90 for the matter in column (4) of the following:

“Gort—

Fourth Thursday in each month. Second Thursday in January, March, May, July, September and November. All sittings at 10.30 a.m.”,

and

(b)(i) the deletion at reference number 34 of the matter in columns (2), (3), (4) and (5), and

(ii) the substitution at reference number 29 for the matter in columns (4) and (5) of the following:

“ Bantry—Fourth Wednesday in each month. Second and Fourth Thursday in each month. All sittings at 10.30 a.m.

The area comprising the Electoral Divisions of Adrigole, Ahil, Ballybane, Ballydehob, Bantry Rural, Bantry Urban, Bear, Coolagh, Coulagh, Crookhaven, Curryglass, Douce, Dromdaleague North, Dromdaleague South, Dunbeacon, Dunmanus, Durrus East, Durrus West, Garranes, Glanlough, Glengarriff, Goleen, Gortnascreeny, Kealkill, Kilcaskin, Kilcatherine, Kilcoe, Killaconenagh, Kilnamanagh, Lowertown, Mealagh, Scart, Seefin, Sheepshead, Skull, Toormore and Whiddy in the county of Cork.”,

and

(iii) the substitution at reference number 36 for the matter in column (4) of the following:

“Clonakilty—

First and Third Tuesday in each month. Fourth Friday in each month. All sittings at 10.30 a.m.”,

and

(iv) the substitution at reference number 45 for the matter in column (4) of the following:

“Macroom—

First, Second and Third Wednesday in each month. All sittings at 10.30 a.m.”,

and

(c)(i) the deletion at reference number 80 of the matter in columns (2), (3), (4) and (5), and

(ii) the substitution at reference number 95 for the matter in columns (4) and (5) of the following:

“Loughrea—First and Second Wednesday in each month. Third Thursday in each month. All sittings at 10.30 a.m.

The area comprising the Electoral Divisions of Abbeygormican, Abbeyville, Aille, Athenry, Aughrim (Galway), Ballyglass, Ballynagar, Belleville, Bracklagh, Bullaun, Clonfert, Cloonkeen (Loughrea), Craughwell, Coos, Deerpark, Derrew, Drumkeary, Drummin, Eyrecourt, Graigabbey, Grange, Greethill, Kilchreest, Kilconickny, Kilconeirin, Killaan, Killimor (Loughrea), Killimor (Portumna), Killogilleen, Kilmalinoge, Kilmeen, Kilquain, Kilreekil, Kilteskill, Kiltormer, Kiltullagh (Loughrea), Kylemore, Lackaghbeg, Lackalea, Laurencetown, Leitrim, Lisheenavalla, Loughatorick, Loughrea Rural, Loughrea Urban, Marblehill, Meelick, Moat, Monivea, Mountain, Moyode, Pallas, Portumna, Raford, Stradbally, Tiaquin, Tiranascragh, Tynagh and Woodford in the county of Galway.”,

and

(d)(i) the deletion at reference number 108 of the matter in columns (2), (3), (4) and (5), and

(ii) the substitution at reference number 118 for the matter in columns (4) and (5) of the following:

“Tralee—Each Wednesday, Fourth Thursday of each month. All sittings at 10.30 a.m.

The Electoral Divisions of Abbeydorney, An Baile Dubh (An Daingean), Arabela, Ardagh, Ardfert, Ballincloher, Ballyegan (Tralee), Ballyheigue, Ballynahaglish, Ballynorig, Ballyseedy, Banna, Bautregaun, Blennerville, Brosna, Cé Bhréanainn, Carker, Castlegregory, Castleisland, Causeway, Cloghane, Clogherbrien, Cordal, Crinny, Currans, Deelis, Derreen, Doon, Gneeves, Kerryhead, Kilfelin, Kilflyn, Kilgobban, Killahan, Killeentierna, Killury, Kilmurry, Knockglass, Knocknagashel, Lackabaun, Millbrook, Mount Eagle, Nohaval, O’Brennan, Ratass, Scartaglin, Stradbally, Tralee Rural, Tralee Urban and Tubrid in the county of Kerry.”,

and

(e)(i) the deletion at reference number 137 of the matter in columns (2), (3), (4) and (5), and

(ii) the substitution at reference number 138 for the matter in columns (2), (4) and (5) of the following:

“Counties of Laoighis, Offaly and Kildare.Portlaoise—First and Third Tuesday in each month. First, Second, Third and Fourth Thursday in each month. Third and Fourth Friday in each month. All sittings at 10.30 a.m.

(a) the Electoral Divisions of Abbeyleix, Aghmacart, Arderin, Ballinakill, Ballybrittas, Ballybrophy, Ballycarroll, Ballyfin, Ballyroan, Blandsfort, Borris, Borris-in-Ossory, Brisha, Capard, Cappalough, Cardtown, Castlecuffe, Castletown, Clash, Clonaslee, Clondarrig, Clonin, Clonkeen, Clonmore, Coolrain, Colt, Cuffsborough, Cullahill, Cullenagh, Dangans, Donaghmore, Donore, Dunmore, Durrow, Dysartgallen, Emo, Errill, Fossy, Garrymore, Graigue, Grantstown, Jamestown, Kilcoke, Kilcolmanbane, Kildellig, Killermogh, Kilmullen, Kilmurry, Kilnaseer, Kyle South, Lacka, Marymount, Meelick, Moneenalassa, Mountmellick Rural, Mountmellick Urban, Mountrath, Moyanna, Nealstown, Omoresforest, Portlaoighise Rural, Portlaoighise Urban, Portarlington South, Raheen, Rathdowney, Rathsaran, Rearymore, Rosenallis, Sallyford, Shaen, Stradbally, Timahoe, Timogue, Tinnahinch and Trumra in the county of Laoighis, and(b) the Electoral Division of Portarlington North in the county of Offaly, and(c) the Electoral Divisions of Monasterevan and Quinsborough in the county of Kildare.”,

and

(iii) the substitution at reference number 207 for the matter in column (5) of the following:

“The area comprising:—(a) the Electoral Divisions of Ballaghassaan, Ballycommon, Ballyshear, Bracknagh, Cappancur, Clara, Clonygowan, Croghan, Daingean, Derrycooley, Durrow, Esker, Geashill, Hammerlane, Kilclonfert, Killeigh, Killooly, Killoughy, Lea, Mountbriscoe, O’Dempsy, Rahan, Raheenakeeran, Rathfeston, Rathrobin, Screggan, Silverbrook, Tinnycross, Tullamore Rural and Tullamore Urban in the county of Offaly, and(b) the Electoral Divisions of Ardnaglew, Ballykilmore, Ballynagore, Castletown, Clonfad, Jamestown, Kilbeggan, Lauree, Middleton, Newtown, Rahugh and Streamstown in the county of Westmeath.”,

and

(f)(i) the deletion at reference number 179 of the matter in columns (2), (3), (4) and (5), and

(ii) the deletion at reference number 184 of the matter in columns (2), (3), (4) and (5), and

(iii) the substitution at reference number 177 for the matter in columns (4) and (5) of the following:

“Castlebar:Third Tuesday in each month. First and Third Wednesday and Fourth Friday in each month. Fourth Thursday in January, March, May, July, September and November. Third Friday in each month. All sittings at 10.30 a.m.”

The area comprising the Electoral Divisions of Balla, Ballinafad, Ballinamore, Ballinchalla, Ballindine Ballinrobe, Ballyhean, Ballyhowley, Ballyovey, Bellavary, Bohola, Breaghwy, Burren, Burriscarra, Cappaghduff, Caraun, Castlebar Rural, Castlebar Urban, Claremorris, Clogher (Castlebar), Cloghermore, Cong, Cloonkeen, Coonard, Croaghmoyle, Crossboyne, Dalgan, Garrymore, Hollymount, Houndswood, Islandeady, Kilcolman, Kilcommon, Killavally, Killedan, Kilmaine, Kiltamagh, Kilvine, Knock North, Manulla, Mayo, Murneen, Neale, Newbrook, Owenbrin, Pontoon, Portroyal, Rosslee, Shrule, Strade, Tagheen, Tawnynagry, Toocananagh and Turlough in the county of Mayo.”,

and

(g)(i) the deletion at reference number 258 of the matter in columns (2), (3), (4) and (5), and

(ii) the deletion at reference number 128 of the matter in columns (2), (3), (4) and (5), and

(iii) the substitution at reference number 259 for the matter in columns (4) and (5) of the following:

“Wexford—First, Second,Third and Fourth Monday in each month. First, Second, Third and Fourth Tuesday in each month. Fourth Thursday in each month. All sittings at 10.30 a.m.

The area comprising—(a) the borough of Wexford, and(b) the Electoral Divisions of Adamstown, Ardcavan, Ardcolm, Artramon, Aughwilliam,, Ballyanne, Ballyhack, Ballymitty, Ballyvaldon, Bannow, Barrack Village, Barronstown, Bridgetown, Carnagh, Carrick, Carrigbyrne, Castle Ellis, Castle Talbot, Clongeen, Clonleigh, Drinagh, Duncormick, Dunmain, Fethard, Forth, Glynn, Harperstown, Harristown, Horetown, Inch, Kilbride, Kilcowan, Kilgarvan, Killag, Killesk, Killinick, Killurin, Kilmokea, Kilmore, Kilpatrick, Kilscoran, Lady’s Island, Mayglass, Newbawn, Newcastle, New Ross Rural, New Ross Urban, Oldcourt, Old Ross, Rathaspick, Rathroe, Rochestown, Rosbercon Urban, Rosslare,St.Helen’s, Tacumshin, Taghmon, Templeludigan, Templetown, Tintern, Tomhaggard, Wexford Rural, Whitechurch (New Ross), Whitechurch (Wexford) and Whitemoor in the County of Wexford.”,

and

(iv) the substitution at reference number 131 for the matter in columns (4) and (5) of the following:

“Kilkenny—First, Second, Third and Fourth Monday in each month. First, Second, Third and Fourth Tuesday in each month. Fourth Thursday in each month. All sittings at 10.30 a.m.

The area comprising—(a) the borough of Kilkenny, and(b) the Electoral Divisions of Aghaviller, Attanagh, Ballinamara, Ballycallan, Ballyconra, Ballyhale, Ballyragget, Ballyvool, Bennettsbridge, Bramblestown, Boolyglass, Brownsford, Burnchurch, Callan Rural, Callan Urban, Castlebanny, Castlecomer, Castlegannon, Clara, Clogh, Clogharinka, Coolaghmore, Coolcraheen, Coolhill, Danesfort, Dunbell, Dunmore, Dunnamaggan, Dysartmoon, Earlstown, Ennisnag, Famma, Freaghana, Freshford, Goresbridge, Gowran, Graiguenamanagh, Grange, Inishtiogue, Jerpointchurch, Jerpoint West, Kells, Kilbride, Kilfane, Kilkeasy, Kilkenny Rural, Kilkieran, Killamery, Kilmacar, Kilmaganny, Kilmanagh, Kilmakevoge, Kiltorcan, Knocktopher, Lisdowney, Listerlin, Mallardstown, Moneenroe, Mothell, Muckalee (Castlecomer), Odagh, Outrath, Paulstown, Pleberstown, Powerstown, Rathbeagh, Rathcoole, Rathealy, Rosbercon Rural, Scotsborough, Shanbogh, Shankill, St. Canice, Stoneyford, The Rower, Thomastown, Tiscoffin, Tullaghanbrogue, Tullaherin, Tullaroan, Ullard and Woolengrange in the County of Kilkenny, and(c) the Electoral Divisions of Ballyellin, Ballymurphy, Borris, Coonogue, Glynn, Kyle, Marley, Rathanna and Tinnahinch in the County of Carlow.”,

and

(h)(i) the deletion at reference number 211 of the matter in columns (2), (3), (4) and (5), and

(ii) the substitution at reference number 141 for the matter in column (5) of the following:

“The area comprising—(a) the Electoral Divisions of Aghacashel, Aghavas, Annaduff, Ballinamore, Beihy, Breandrum, Bunnybeg, Carrick-on-Shannon, Carrigallen East, Carrigallen West, Cashel, Castlefore, Cattan, Cloone, Cloverhill, Corrala, Corriga, Drumard, Drumdoo, Dromod, Drumreilly North, Drumreilly South, Drumshanbo, Drumsna, Fenagh, Garadice, Gortermone, Gortnagullion, Gowel, Greaghglass, Keeldra, Keshcarrigan, Killygar, Kiltubrid, Leitrim, Lisgillock, Moher, Mohill, Newtowngore, Oughteragh, Rinn, Riverstown, Roosky, Rowan and Stralongford in the county of Leitrim, and

(b) the Electoral Divisions of Aghafin, Altagowlan, Aughrim East, Ballyfarnan, Ballyformoyle, Breedoge, Boyle Rural, Boyle Urban, Cloonteem, Croghan, Crossna, Danesfort, Estersnow, Keadew, Kilbryan, Kilcolagh, Killukin (Boyle), Killummod, Lough Allen, Oakport, Rockingham, Rushfield, Tivannagh, Tumna North and Tumna South in the county of Roscommon.”,

and

(i)(i) the deletion at reference number 216 of the matter in columns (2), (3), (4) and (5), and

(ii) the substitution at reference number 223 for the matter in column (5) of the following:

“The area comprising—(a) the borough of Sligo, and (b) the Electoral Divisions of Aghanagh, Annagh, Aughris, Ballintogher East, Ballintogher West, Ballymote, Ballynakill, Ballynashee, Ballysadare East, Ballysadare West, Bricklieve, Buncrowey, Calry, Carney, Carrickbanagher, Carrownaskeagh, Castleconor East, Castleconor West, Cliffoney North, Cliffoney South, Cloonoghill, Collooney, Coolaney, Cuilmore, Dromard East, Dromard West, Dromore, Drumcliff East, Drumcliff West, Drumcolumb, Drumfin, Drumrat, Easky East, Easky West, Glencar, Kilglass, Killadoon, Killaraght, Kilmacowen, Kilmactranny, Kilshalvy, Knocknaree, Lakeview, Lisconny, Lissadill East, Lissadill North, Lissadill West, Mullagheruse, Owenmore, Rathnacurkey, Rossinver East, Riverstown, Rossinver West, Shancough, Skreen, Temple, Templeboy North, Templeboy South, Templevanny, Toberpatrick East, Toberpatrick West and Toomour in the county of Sligo.”,

and

(j)(i) the deletion at reference number 225 of the matter in columns (2), (3), (4) and (5), and

(ii) the deletion at reference number 235 of the matter in columns (2), (3), (4) and (5), and

(iii) the substitution at reference number 233 for the matter in columns (2), (4) and (5) of the following:

“County of Tipperary (North Riding) and Laoighis“Nenagh—First, Second, Third and Fourth Thursday in each month. First, Second, Third and Fourth Friday in each month. All sittings at 10.30 a.m.

The area comprising—(a) the Electoral Divisions of Abington, Aghnameadle, Aghancon, Aglishcloghane, Ardcrony, Ballygibbon, Ballingarry, Ballylusky, Ballymackey, Ballynaclogh, Barna, Birdhill, Borrisokane, Bourney East, Bourney West, Burgesbeg, Cangort, Carrigatogher, Castletown, Cloghjordan, Cloghprior, Cullenewaine, Dolla, Dunkerrin, Finnoe, Ettagh, Gorteen (Roscrea), Greenhall, Kilbarron, Kilcomenty, Kilkeary, Kilmore, Killnaneave, Kiloscully, Kilnarath, Knigh, Lackagh, Latteragh, Lorrha West, Mertonhall, Monsea, Nenagh Rural, Mountheaton, Nenagh East Urban, Nenagh West Urban, Newport, Rathnaveoge, Roscomroe, Roscrea, Shinrone, Templederry, Templeharry, Terryglass, Timoney, Uskane and Youghalarra in the county of Tipperary, and (b) the Electoral Divisions of Caher, Kyle and Moneymore in the County of Laoighis.”,

and

(k)(i) the deletion at reference number 236 of the matter in columns (2), (3), (4) and (5), and

(ii) the substitution at reference number 238 for the matter in columns (4) and (5) of the following:

“Thurles—First, Second, Third and Fourth Tuesday in each month. All sittings at 10.30 a.m.

The area comprising—(a) the Electoral Divisions of Balleen, Ballybeagh, Baunmore, Clomantagh, Galmoy, Glashare, Johnstown, Tubbridbritain, and Urlingford, in the county of Kilkenny, and(b) the Electoral Divisions of Cappagh, Clonoulty West, Curraheen, Donohill, Drumwood, Glengar, Fennor and Kilpatrick in the county of Tipperary (South Riding), and (c) the Electoral Divisions of Ballycahill, Ballymurreen, Borrisnafarney, Borrisnoe, Borrisoleigh, Drom, Foilnaman, Glenkeen, Gortkelly, Holycross, Inch, Killavinoge, Killea, Kilrush, Littleton, Loughmoe, Longfordpass, Moyaliff, Moycarky, Moyne, Rahelty, Templemore, Templetouhy, Thurles Rural, Thurles Urban, Twomileborris and Upperchurch in the county of Tipperary (North Riding).”

3. The Second Schedule to the District Court (Areas) Order, 1961 ( S.I. No. 5 of 1961 ), is hereby amended by—

(a)(i) The deletion at reference number 19A of the matter in columns (2), (3), (4) and (5), and

(ii) the deletion at reference number 16 of the matter in columns (2), (3), (4) and (5), and

(iii) the substitution at reference number 15 for the matter in columns (4) and (5) of the following:

“Ennis—First, Second, Third and Fourth Wednesday in each month. First and Third Thursday in each month. Second Thursday in February, April, June, October and December. First, Third and Fourth Friday in each month. Second Friday in January, March, May, July, October and December. All sittings at 10.30 a.m.

The area comprising the Electoral Divisions of Ballycannan, Ballyeighter, Ballynacally, Boston, Castlecrine, Clareabbey, Clenagh, Clondagad, Clooney (Tulla), Cloontra, Corrofin, Cratloe, Crusheen, Doora, Drumline, Dysert, Ennis Rural, Ennis No.1 Urban, Ennis No. 2 Urban, Ennis No. 3 Urban, Ennis No. 4 Urban, Furroor, Glenmore, Glenroe, Kilchreest, Kilcloher, Killadysert, Killanniv, Killeely, Killinaboy, Killone, Kilnamona, Kilraghtis, Kinturk, Liscasey, Lisheen, Mountievers, Muckanagh, Newmarket, Quin, Rossroe, Ruan, Spancelhill, Templemaley, Tomfinlough, Sixmilebridge and Urlan in the county of Clare”,

and

(iv) the substitution at reference number 19 for the matter in columns (4) and (5) of the following:

“Kilrush—Second Tuesday in February, April, June, September and November. Third Tuesday in each month. All sittings at 10.30 a.m.

The area comprising the Electoral Divisions of Cahermurphy, Clooncoorha, Coolmeen, Cooraclare, Creegh, Doonbeg, Drumellihy, Einagh, Kilballyowen, Kilfearagh, Kilfiddane, Kilkee, Killard, Killimer, Killofin, Kilmihil, Kilmurry (Killadysert), Kilrush Rural, Kilrush Urban, Knock, Knockagore, Moveen, Moyarta, Querrin, Rahona, Rinealon, St. Martin’s, Tullig and Tullycreen in the county of Clare.”,

and

(v) the substitution at reference number 18 for the matter in column (4) of the following:

“Killaloe—

First Tuesday in each month. Second Tuesday in January, March, May, July, October and December. All sittings at 10.30 a.m.”,

and

(vi) the substitution at reference number 79 for the matter in column (4) of the following:

“Gort—

Fourth Thursday in each month. Second Thursday in January, March, May, July, September and November. All sittings at 10.30 a.m.”,

and

(b)(i) the deletion at reference number 29 of the matter in columns (2), (3), (4) and (5), and

(ii) the substitution at reference number 24 for the matter in columns (4) and (5) of the following:

“Bantry—Fourth Wednesday in each month. Second and Fourth Thursday in each month. All sittings at 10.30 a.m.

The area comprising the Electoral Divisions of Adrigole, Ahil, Ballybane, Ballydehob, Bantry Rural, Bantry Urban, Bear, Coolagh, Coulagh, Crookhaven, Curryglass, Douce, Dromdaleague North, Dromdaleague South, Dunbeacon, Dunmanus, Durrus East, Durrus West, Garranes, Glanlough, Glengarriff, Goleen, Gortnascreeny, Kealkill, Kilcaskin, Kilcatherine, Kilcoe, Killaconenagh, Kilnamanagh, Lowertown, Mealagh, Scart, Seefin, Sheepshead, Skull, Toormore and Whiddy in the county of Cork.”.

and

(iii) the substitution at reference number 31 for the matter in column (4) of the following:

“Clonakilty—

First and Third Tuesday in each month. Fourth Friday in each month. All sittings at 10.30 a.m.”,

and

(iv) the substitution at reference number 40 for the matter in column (4) of the following:

“Macroom—

First, Second and Third Wednesday in each month. All sittings at 10.30 a.m.”,

and

(c)(i) The deletion at reference number 70 of the matter in columns (2), (3), (4) and (5), and

(ii) the substitution at reference number 83 for the matter in columns (4) and (5) of the following:

“Loughrea—First and Second Wednesday in each month. Third Thursday in each month. All sittings at 10.30 a.m.

The area comprising the Electoral Divisions of Abbeygormican, Abbeyville, Aille, Athenry, Aughrim (Galway), Ballyglass, Ballynagar, Belleville, Bracklagh, Bullaun, Clonfert, Cloonkeen (Loughrea), Craughwell, Coos, Deerpark, Derrew, Drumkeary, Drummin, Eyrecourt, Graigabbey, Grange, Greethill, Kilchreest, Kilconickny, Kilconeirin, Killaan, Killimor (Loughrea), Killimor (Portumna), Killogilleen, Kilmalinoge, Kilmeen, Kilquain, Kilreekil, Kilteskill, Kiltormer, Kiltullagh (Loughrea), Kylemore, Lackaghabeg, Lackalea, Laurencetown, Leitrim, Lisheenavalla, Loughatorick, Loughrea Rural, Loughrea Urban, Marblehill, Meelick, Moat, Monivea, Mountain, Moyode, Pallas, Portumna, Raford, Stradbally, Tiaquin, Tiranascragh, Tynagh and Woodford in the county of Galway.”,

and

(d)(i) the deletion at reference number 94 of the matter in columns (2), (3), (4) and (5), and

(ii) the substitution at reference number 103 for the matter in columns (4) and (5) of the following:

“Tralee—Each Wednesday. Fourth Thursday of each month. All sittings at 10.30 a.m.

The Electoral Divisions of Abbeydorney, An Baile Dubh (An Daingean), Arabela, Ardagh, Ardfert, Ballincloher, Ballyegan (Tralee), Ballyheigue, Ballynahaglish, Ballynorig, Ballyseedy, Banna, Bautregaun, Blennerville, Brosna, Cé Bhréanainn, Carker, Castlegregory, Castleisland, Causeway, Cloghane, Clogherbrien, Cordal, Crinny, Currans, Deelis, Derreen, Doon, Gneeves, Kerryhead, Kilfelin, Kilflyn, Kilgobban, Killahan, Killeentierna, Killury, Kilmurry, Knockglass, Knocknagashel, Lackabaun, Millbrook, Mount Eagle, Nohaval, O’Brennan, Ratass, Scartaglin, Stradbally, Tralee Rural, Tralee Urban and Tubrid in the county of Kerry.”,

and

(e)(i) the deletion at reference number 121 of the matter in columns (2), (3), (4) and (5), and

(ii) the substitution at reference number 122 for the matter in columns (2), (4) and (5) of the following

“Counties of Laoighis, Offaly and Kildare.Portlaoise—First and Third Tuesday in each month. First, Second, Third and Fourth Thursday in each month. Third and Fourth Friday in each month. All sittings at 10.30 a.m.

The area comprising—(a) the Electoral Divisions of Abbeyleix, Aghmacart, Arderin, Ballinakill, Ballybrittas, Ballybrophy, Ballycarroll, Ballyfin, Ballyroan, Blandsfort, Borris, Borris-in-Ossory, Brisha, Capard, Cappalough, Cardtown, Castlecuffe, Castletown, Clash, Clonaslee, Clondarrig, Clonin, Clonkeen, Clonmore, Coolrain, Colt, Cuffsborough, Cullahill, Cullenagh, Dangans, Donaghmore, Donore, Dunmore, Durrow, Dysartgallen, Emo, Errill, Fossy, Garrymore, Graigue, Grantstown, Jamestown, Kilcoke, Kilcolmanbane, Kildellig, Killermogh, Kilmullen, Kilmurry, Kilnaseer, Kyle South, Lacka, Marymount, Meelick, Moneenalassa, Mountmellick Rural, Mountmellick Urban, Mountrath, Moyanna, Nealstown, Omoresforest, Portlaoighise Rural, Portlaoighise Urban, Portarlington South, Raheen, Rathdowney, Rathsaran, Rearymore, Rosenallis, Sallyford, Shaen, Stradbally, Timahoe, Timogue, Tinnahinch and Trumra in the county of Laoighis, and(b) the Electoral Division of Portarlington North in the county of Offaly, and(c) the Electoral Divisions of Monasterevan and Quinsborough in the county of Kildare.”,

and

(iii) the substitution at reference number 177 for the matter in column (5) of the following:

“The area comprising—(a) the Electoral Divisions of Ballaghassaan, Ballycommon, Ballyshear, Bracknagh, Cappancur, Clara, Clonygowan, Croghan, Daingean, Derrycooley, Durrow, Esker, Geashill, Hammerlane, Kilclonfert, Killeigh, Killooly, Killoughy, Lea, Mountbriscoe, O’Dempsy, Rahan, Raheenakeeran, Rathfeston, Rathrobin, Screggan, Silverbrook, Tinnycross, Tullamore Rural and Tullamore Urban in the county of Offaly, and(b) the Electoral Divisions of Ardnaglew, Ballykilmore, Ballynagore, Castletown, Clonfad, Jamestown, Kilbeggan, Lauree, Middleton, Newtown, Rahugh and Streamstown in the county of Westmeath.”,

and

(f)(i) the deletion at reference number 155 of the matter in columns (2), (3), (4) and (5), and

(ii) the deletion at reference number 158 of the matter in columns (2), (3), (4) and (5), and

(iii) the substitution at reference number 153 for the matter in columns (4) and (5) of the following:

“Castlebar—Third Tuesday in each month. First and Third Wednesday and Fourth Friday in each month. Fourth Thursday in January, March, May, July, September and November. Third Friday in each month. All sittings at 10.30 a.m.”

The area comprising the Electoral Divisions of Balla, Ballinafad, Ballinamore, Ballinchalla, Ballindine Ballinrobe, Ballyhean, Ballyhowley, Ballyovey, Bellavary, Bohola, Breaghwy, Burren, Burriscarra, Cappaghduff, Caraun, Castlebar Rural, Castlebar Urban, Claremorris, Clogher (Castlebar), Cloghermore, Cong, Cloonkeen, Coonard, Croaghmoyle, Crossboyne, Dalgan, Garrymore, Hollymount, Houndswood, Islandeady, Kilcolman, Kilcommon, Killavally, Killedan, Kilmaine, Kiltamagh, Kilvine, Knock North, Manulla, Mayo, Murneen, Neale, Newbrook, Owenbrin, Pontoon, Portroyal, Rosslee, Shrule, Strade, Tagheen, Tawnynagry, Toocananagh and Turlough in the county of Mayo.”,

and

(g)(i) the deletion at reference number 219 of the matter in columns (2), (3), (4) and (5), and

(ii) the deletion at reference number 112 of the matter in columns (2), (3), (4) and (5), and

(iii) the substitution at reference number 220 for the matter in columns (4) and (5) of the following:

“Wexford—First, Second,Third and Fourth Monday in each month. First, Second, Third and Fourth Tuesday in each month. Fourth Thursday in each month. All sittings at 10.30 a.m.

The area comprising—(a) the borough of Wexford, and (b) the Electoral Divisions of Adamstown, Ardcavan, Ardcolm, Artramon, Aughwilliam,, Ballyanne, Ballyhack, Ballymitty, Ballyvaldon, Bannow, Barrack Village, Barronstown, Bridgetown, Carnagh, Carrick, Carrigbyrne, Castle Ellis, Castle Talbot, Clongeen, Clonleigh, Drinagh, Duncormick, Dunmain, Fethard, Forth, Glynn, Harperstown, Harristown, Horetown, Inch, Kilbride, Kilcowan, Kilgarvan, Killag, Killesk, Killinick, Killurin, Kilmokea, Kilmore, Kilpatrick, Kilscoran, Lady’s Island, Mayglass, Newbawn, Newcastle, New Ross Rural, New Ross Urban, Oldcourt, Old Ross, Rathaspick, Rathroe, Rochestown, Rosbercon Urban, Rosslare, St.Helen’s, Tacumshin, Taghmon, Templeludigan, Templetown, Tintern, Tomhaggard, Wexford Rural, Whitechurch (New Ross), Whitechurch (Wexford) and Whitemoor in the County of Wexford.”,

and

(iv) the substitution at reference number 115 for the matter in columns (4) and (5) of the following:

“Kilkenny—First, Second, Third and Fourth Monday in each month. First, Second, Third and Fourth Tuesday in each month. Fourth Thursday in each month. All sittings at 10.30 a.m.

The area comprising—(a) the borough of Kilkenny, and (b) the Electoral Divisions of Aghaviller, Attanagh, Ballinamara, Ballycallan, Ballyconra, Ballyhale, Ballyragget, Ballyvool, Bennettsbridge, Bramblestown, Boolyglass, Brownsford, Burnchurch, Callan Rural, Callan Urban, Castlebanny, Castlecomer, Castlegannon, Clara, Clogh, Clogharinka, Coolaghmore, Coolcraheen, Coolhill, Danesfort, Dunbell, Dunmore, Dunnamaggan, Dysartmoon, Earlstown, Ennisnag, Famma, Freaghana,, Freshford, Goresbridge, Gowran, Graiguenamanagh, Grange, Inishtiogue, Jerpointchurch, Jerpoint West, Kells, Kilbride, Kilfane, Kilkeasy, Kilkenny Rural, Kilkieran, Killamery, Kilmacar, Kilmaganny, Kilmanagh, Kilmakevoge, Kiltorcan, Knocktopher, Lisdowney, Listerlin, Mallardstown, Moneenroe, Mothell, Muckalee (Castlecomer), Odagh, Outrath, Paulstown, Pleberstown, Powerstown, Rathbeagh, Rathcoole, Rathealy, Rosbercon Rural, Scotsborough, Shanbogh, Shankill, St. Canice, Stoneyford, The Rower, Thomastown, Tiscoffin, Tullaghanbrogue, Tullaherin, Tullaroan, Ullard and Woolengrange in the County of Kilkenny, and (c) the Electoral Divisions of Ballyellin, Ballymurphy, Borris, Coonogue, Glynn, Kyle, Marley, Rathanna and Tinnahinch in the County of Carlow.”,

and

(h)(i) the deletion at reference number 181 of the matter in columns (2), (3), (4) and (5), and

(ii) the substitution at reference number 125 for the matter in column (5) of the following:

“The area comprising—(a) the Electoral Divisions of Aghacashel, Aghavas, Annaduff, Ballinamore, Beihy, Breandrum, Bunnybeg, Carrick-on-Shannon, Carrigallen East, Carrigallen West, Cashel, Castlefore, Cattan, Cloone, Cloverhill, Corrala, Corriga, Drumard, Drumdoo, Dromod, Drumreilly North, Drumreilly South, Drumshanbo, Drumsna, Fenagh, Garadice, Gortermone, Gortnagullion, Gowel, Greaghglass, Keeldra, Keshcarrigan, Killygar, Kiltubrid, Leitrim, Lisgillock, Moher, Mohill, Newtowngore, Oughteragh, Rinn, Riverstown, Roosky, Rowan and Stralongford in the county of Leitrim, and

(b) the Electoral Divisions of Aghafin, Altagowlan, Aughrim East, Ballyfarnan, Ballyformoyle, Breedoge, Boyle Rural, Boyle Urban, Cloonteem, Croghan, Crossna, Danesfort, Estersnow, Keadew, Kilbryan, Kilcolagh, Killukin (Boyle), Killummod, Lough Allen, Oakport, Rockingham, Rushfield, Tivannagh, Tumna North and Tumna South in the county of Roscommon.”,

and

(i)(i) the deletion at reference number 185 of the matter in columns (2), (3), (4) and (5), and

(ii) the substitution at reference number 192 for the matter in column (5) of the following:

“The area comprising— (a) the borough of Sligo, and (b) the Electoral Divisions of Aghanagh, Annagh, Aughris, Ballintogher East, Ballintogher West, Ballymote, Ballynakill, Ballynashee, Ballysadare East, Ballysadare West, Bricklieve, Buncrowey, Calry, Carney, Carrickbanagher, Carrownaskeagh, Castleconor East, Castleconor West, Cliffoney North, Cliffoney South, Cloonoghill, Collooney, Coolaney, Cuilmore, Dromard East, Dromard West, Dromore, Drumcliff East, Drumcliff West, Drumcolumb, Drumfin, Drumrat, Easky East, Easky West, Glencar, Kilglass, Killadoon, Killaraght, Kilmacowen, Kilmactranny, Kilshalvy, Knocknaree, Lakeview, Lisconny, Lissadill East, Lissadill North, Lissadill West, Mullagheruse, Owenmore, Rathnacurkey, Rossinver East, Riverstown, Rossinver West, Shancough, Skreen, Temple, Templeboy North, Templeboy South, Templevanny, Toberpatrick East, Toberpatrick West and Toomour in the county of Sligo.”,

and

(j)(i) the deletion at reference number 194 of the matter in columns (2), (3), (4) and (5), and

(ii) the deletion at reference number 202 of the matter in columns (2), (3), (4) and (5), and

(iii) the substitution at reference number 201 for the matter in columns (2), (4) and (5) of the following:

“County of Tipperary (North Riding) and Laoighis“Nenagh—First, Second, Third and Fourth Thursday in each month. First, Second, Third and Fourth Friday in each month. All sittings at 10.30 a.m.

The area comprising—(a) the Electoral Divisions of Abington, Aghnameadle, Aghancon, Aglishcloghane, Ardcrony, Ballygibbon, Ballingarry, Ballylusky, Ballymackey, Ballynaclogh, Barna, Birdhill, Borrisokane, Bourney East, Bourney West, Burgesbeg, Cangort, Carrigatogher, Castletown, Cloghjordan, Cloghprior, Cullenewaine, Dolla, Dunkerrin, Finnoe, Ettagh, Gorteen (Roscrea), Greenhall, Kilbarron, Kilcomenty, Kilkeary, Kilmore, Killnaneave, Kiloscully, Kilnarath, Knigh, Lackagh, Latteragh, Lorrha West, Mertonhall, Monsea, Nenagh Rural, Mountheaton, Nenagh East Urban, Nenagh West Urban, Newport, Rathnaveoge, Roscomroe, Roscrea, Shinrone, Templederry, Templeharry, Terryglass, Timoney, Uskane and Youghalarra in the county of Tipperary (North Riding), and(b) the Electoral Divisions of Caher, Kyle and Moneymore in the County of Laoighis.”,

and

(k)(i) the deletion at reference number 203 of the matter in columns (2), (3), (4) and (5), and

(ii) the substitution at reference number 204 for the matter in columns (4) and (5) of the following:

“Thurles—First, Second, Third and Fourth Tuesday in each month. All sittings at 10.30 a.m.

The area comprising—(a) the Electoral Divisions of Balleen, Ballybeagh, Baunmore, Clomantagh, Galmoy, Glashare, Johnstown, Tubbridbritain, and Urlingford, in the county of Kilkenny, and(b) the Electoral Divisions of Cappagh, Clonoulty West, Curraheen, Donohill, Drumwood, Glengar, Fennor and Kilpatrick in the county of Tipperary (South Riding), and(c) the Electoral Divisions of Ballycahill, Ballymurreen, Borrisnafarney, Borrisnoe, Borrisoleigh, Drom, Foilnaman, Glenkeen, Gortkelly, Holycross, Inch, Killavinoge, Killea, Kilrush, Littleton, Loughmoe, Longfordpass, Moyaliff, Moycarky, Moyne, Rahelty, Templemore, Templetouhy, Thurles Rural, Thurles Urban, Twomileborris and Upperchurch in the county of Tipperary (North Riding).”

4. Business transacted in the District Court that is initiated and not completed before the commencement of this Order shall be continued and completed as if this Order had been in force at the time at which such business had been initiated.

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GIVEN under the seal of the Courts Service,

21 December 2011.

MATTHEW DEERY,

Member of the Board of the Courts Service authorised to sign documents under the Seal of the Courts Service.

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21 December 2011.

MARIE RYAN,

Officer of the Courts Service designated for the purpose of authenticating the Seal of the Courts Service, pursuant to section 10 of the Courts Service Act, 1998 .

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note does not form part of the instrument and is not a legal interpretation.)

This order provides for:

Effective from 1st January 2012.

(a) The amalgamation of the Electoral Divisions of the District Court Areas of Shannon and Ennistymon into the District Court Areas of Ennis and Kilrush.

(b) The amalgamation of the Electoral Divisions of the District Court Area of Castletown Bere into the District Court Area of Bantry.

(c) The amalgamation of the Electoral Divisions of the District Court Area of Athenry into the District Court Area of Loughrea.

(d) The amalgamation of the Electoral Divisions of the District Court Area of Castleisland into the District Court Area of Tralee.

(e) The amalgamation of the Electoral Divisions of the District Court Area of Portarlington into the District Court Areas of Portlaoise and Tullamore.

(f) The amalgamation of the Electoral Divisions of the District Court Areas of Claremorris and Kiltimagh into the District Court Area of Castlebar.

(g) The amalgamation of the Electoral Divisions of the District Court Area of Castlecomer into the District Court Area of Kilkenny and the amalgamation of the Electoral Divisions of the District Court Area of New Ross into the District Court Areas of Wexford and Kilkenny.

(h) The amalgamation of the Electoral Divisions of the District Court Area of Boyle into the District Court Area of Carrick-on-Shannon.

(i) The amalgamation of the Electoral Divisions of the District Court Area of Ballymote into the District Court Area of Sligo.

(j) The amalgamation of the Electoral Divisions of the District Court Areas of Borrisokane and Roscrea into the District Court Area of Nenagh.

(k) The amalgamation of the Electoral Divisions of the District Court Area of Templemore into the District Court Area of Thurles.

(l) The variation of days and hours in Ennis, Kilrush, Killaloe, Gort, Bantry, Clonakilty, Macroom, Loughrea, Tralee, Portlaoise, Tullamore, Castlebar, Wexford, Kilkenny, Carrick-on-Shannon, Nenagh and Thurles.