Your court documents will contain the name of your courthouse, as well as the time and date of the hearing. To find the location and Eircode of the courthouse - you can visit the 'Find Us' section of our website.
Information on planning your trip to the courthouse.
Planning your trip to the courthouse
Planning your trip to the courthouse
A day in family law court can be stressful. You have to know where to go, how you will get there, and how much time you should allow.
To help you with this, the information below to help you organise and plan your journey.
1. Find your Courthouse
1. Find your Courthouse
2. Find out how to get there
2. Find out how to get there
Now that you know where the courthouse is, the next question is how do you get there? Here are some of your options and what we recommend for each:
Public Transport
If you intend to use public transport, we recommend using the Transport for Ireland 'Plan A Journey' feature on their website or mobile app.
Cycling
Bike parking may be available at the courthouse. Find out about your courthouse here.
Walking
If you are walking you may want to plan your route in advance to ensure you are on time for your hearing.
Car
If you are driving to your court hearing, you may want to check whether parking is available at the courthouse. Find out about your courthouse here.
N.B. You may want to estimate your journey time to ensure you are on time for your hearing. Google Maps can provide expected travel times for a variety of modes of transport.
3. Know what facilities are available at the courthouse
3. Know what facilities are available at the courthouse
When planning your journey, it is important that you consider more than just how to get to the courthouse. You may also need to know what facilities are available when you arrive to make any arrangements.
Please use the 'Find Us' section of the website to find information on the facilities at the courthouse you will be attending.
4. Make necessary arrangements in advance
4. Make necessary arrangements in advance
When you are planning your journey to the courthouse, you should also consider any arrangements you may need to make in advance.
There are no childcare facilities at any courthouse and it is not a suitable place for children. You should look to make the necessary childcare arrangements in advance of your hearing.
When making any arrangements, we recommend allowing for extra time as it is possible that cases may not always run as scheduled and cases may not run in the order in which they are listed.
Video: Preparing For Family Court
Video: Preparing For Family Court
This video outlines some things to consider before attending a Family Law court hearing. It will explain how you can plan your journey and what you should consider in advance of the court date, including accessibility needs and what documentation you are required to bring on the day.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
How do I find where my Courthouse is located?
You can find the location of your courthouse on the 'Find Us' page on our website.
How do I get to the courthouse by public transport?
See all available public transport options on the Transport for Ireland 'Plan A Journey' feature on their website or mobile app.
How do I check opening hours?
See all courthouse and court office opening hours available on The Courts Service of Ireland website. These can vary from location to location.
Who should I contact if I can't remember the date or time of my hearing?
Contact the relevant court office, the contact details can be found on the ’Find Us’ section of the website. For Circuit and High Court cases, the legal diary on the website contains lists of cases.
A Guide to the 'Find Us' page
A Guide to the 'Find Us' page
This short video describes how to navigate our 'Find Us' contacts page.
Alternatively, there is a written guide.