Dublin District Family Law Office
General enquiries
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AddressGround Floor, Dolphin House, 45-47 East Essex Street, Dublin 2
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EircodeD02 RR76
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Telephone number
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Opening hours
- Monday: 09:30 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 16:00
- Tuesday: 09:30 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 16:00
- Wednesday: 09:30 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 16:00
- Thursday: 09:30 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 16:00
- Friday: 09:30 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 16:00
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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Head of officePatrick Brennan
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Additional Information
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Facilities
For full details of accessibility and facilities at this location, see the Dolphin House facilities section
News updates
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Dublin - Dolphin House - District Court Family Law - Courts 40 and 49 Cancelled - Today - 16 October 2026
Dublin Family Law District Courts in Dolphin House, Courts 40 and 49 are unable to sit today. The office remains open and will prioritise Domestic Violence applications.
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Dublin – Dolphin House – District Court Family Law – Courts 40, 47 and 49 Cancelled – Today – 15 October 2026
Dublin Family Law District Courts in Dolphin House, Courts 40, 47 and 49 are unable to sit today. The office remains open and will prioritise Domestic Violence applications.
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High Court Notice – Arrangements for Industrial Action - 14 October 2026
Practitioners and Court Users are hereby advised of the following arrangements for strike action by staff associations on Wednesday 14 October 2026.
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Dublin – Dolphin House – District Court Family Law – Courts 47 and 49 Cancelled – Today – 13 October 2026
Dublin Family Law District Courts in Dolphin House, Courts 47 and 49 are unable to sit today. The office remains open and will prioritise Domestic Violence applications.
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Public Service strike action – 14 October 2026
Since strike notice was served last week, the Courts Service have been in consultation with the trade unions and staff to clarify the parameters and impact of the strike. Please read the full notice.
