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06 Sept 2025

Ballinrobe native publishes book on domestic violence law in Ireland

Keith Walsh co-wrote 'Domestic Violence – Law and Practice in Ireland’

Keith Walsh

Walsh co-wrote 'Domestic Violence – Law and Practice in Ireland’

A Ballinrobe native has published a book on the domestic violence law in Ireland. 

Dublin-based solicitor, Keith Walsh, co-authored ‘Domestic Violence – Law and Practice in Ireland’, which was launched by the Attorney General, Rossa Fanning.

Mr Walsh qualified as a solicitor in 2001 and has become the pre-eminent advocate in the country on divorce and family law. He is a regular media commentator on legal issues of public debate.

The new book provides a comprehensive overview of the Domestic Violence Act 2018, with analysis of all measures contained in the Act and procedural developments. It explores the related criminal legislation concerning victims of crime, as well as other legislation dealing with related offences.

The cover of 'Domestic Violence – Law and Practice in Ireland’ 

Published by Bloomsbury Professional, ‘Domestic Violence – Law and Practice in Ireland’ is an invaluable guide for anyone seeking a practical and easily digestible explanation of recent case law and changes in the area of the law.

The former chairperson of the Law Society’s Child and Family Law Committee is managing partner of Keith Walsh Solicitors LLP in Dublin. An experienced family law practitioner, in 2021 he was the first family law solicitor in private practice to be appointed Senior Counsel by the Government.

Mr Walsh has also served as president of the Dublin Solicitors Bar Association, and proudly flies the green and red flag in the capital.

For more information or to purchase the book, see Bloomsbury Professional.

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