Tristram Kennedy and the Revival of Irish Legal Tr

The book explores the historical gap in legal education in Ireland from the Tudor period to the Victorian era, highlighting the absence of training for lawyers. It details the revival of legal training in the 19th century, emphasizing Tristram Kennedy's significant contributions, including his establishment of the Carrickmacross lace industry and his parliamentary representation for the Catholic electorate of Louth. The narrative also focuses on the Dublin Law Institute, founded by Kennedy with the support of educational reformer Thomas Wyse MP, framing their roles in the broader context of legal education reform.