As we continue to work together as a country to contain COVID-19 and to ‘flatten the curve’, the restrictions in travel and gathering can make it difficult from a practical perspective to manage the affairs of a company and for company directors to ensure that they are fulfilling their obligations accordingly. The uncertainty regarding when such…

Here at Fachtna O’Driscoll Solicitors, I have advised and guided many first time buyers through the process of purchasing their first property. This can be a stressful time as it is something that you have never done before, but I always aim to provide clear and straightforward advice to each client in order to make…

Fachtna O’Driscoll Solicitors acted for a client who was driving his car when a truck, which was travelling in the opposite direction, lost control and struck our client’s car resulting in his suffering injuries to his neck, shoulder and back. Our client underwent a number of MRIs and had to undergo extensive physiotherapy. Although the…

Fachtna O’Driscoll Solicitors secured a settlement for a client who was caused to slip and fall outside her premises as a result of a defect in a stair. Our client had previously warned the owner of the defect but nothing was done to fix it. She slipped and fell causing injuries to her lower back….

Fachtna O’Driscoll Solicitors represented a driver of a vehicle who was on one of the main roads in the city centre when the vehicle in front of him suddenly reversed into his car. Initially the driver of the other vehicle argued that our client was at fault and that he had in fact been rear…

Fachtna O’Driscoll Solicitors represented a client who was the driver of a vehicle which was on a main road and struck by another vehicle approaching from a minor road. Our client suffered injuries to her neck and back. We advised our client on the likely level of compensation and then our solicitors initiated court proceedings,…

Fachtna O’Driscoll Solicitors represented a client who was a passenger in a vehicle which was struck by another vehicle which resulted in an injury to our client’s knee. We did not consider the Personal Injuries Board assessment of the injury to be adequate in this case and therefore we issued proceedings and pursued the claim…

Fachtna O’Driscoll Solicitors represented a client who was employed by a large multinational company. He was injured while at work but the company initially refused to accept responsibility for the accident. Our client suffered a number of different injuries including injuries to his neck and back; however the Personal Injuries Board was not able to…

Fachtna O’Driscoll Solicitors represented a client who was a passenger in a vehicle which was rear ended, as a result of which he suffered injuries to his neck and back. Whilst liability for the accident was admitted, the extent of the injuries was disputed. Despite this, our solicitors secured a settlement for our client without…

Ever consider buying your own island? They’re not all insanely priced. Cork auctioneer, Dominic Daly, will accept just €150,000 for Mannion’s Island in Dunmanus Bay. Not a bad price for your own island! Especially compared to Horse Island in Roaring Water Bay’s which is a little steeper at €6.75m. The downside, as our own Amy Shine…

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