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<h1>In Conversation With Tom O’Malley: Law, Justice & a Life in the Courts (Part 1)</h1>
<div><div class="x_elementToProof" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">In this two-part <em>Cois Coiribe</em> podcast, Dr Ciara Smyth, University of Galway and barrister and co-host of the Fifth Court podcast, Peter Leonard speak with Tom O’Malley—retired law lecturer from University of Galway, Senior Counsel, and member of the Inner Bar of Ireland. They explore his distinguished career, covering courtroom stories, legal reform, and his global perspective on justice.</div>
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<p><h2><strong>[<a href="https://impact.universityofgalway.ie/?post_type=podcasts&p=10056&preview=true">PART 2 HERE</a>]</strong></h2>
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<p><div class="x_elementToProof">Please be advised: this two-part episode series contains non-explicit discussion of cases involving rape, sexual assault, and assisted suicide that some people may find distressing. Pieta provide a range of suicide and self-harm prevention services. Freephone 1800 247 247 anytime day or night Text HELP to 51444 (standard message rates apply).</div>
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Mr Tom O'Malley, Retired Lecturer of Law at University of Galway, Senior Counsel, and Member of the Inner Bar of Ireland

Mr Tom O'Malley, Retired Lecturer of Law at University of Galway, Senior Counsel, and Member of the Inner Bar of Ireland

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Mr Tom O'Malley, Retired Lecturer of Law at University of Galway, Senior Counsel, and Member of the Inner Bar of Ireland

Mr Tom O'Malley, Retired Lecturer of Law at University of Galway, Senior Counsel, and Member of the Inner Bar of Ireland

In Focus

In Conversation With Tom O’Malley: Law, Justice & a Life in the Courts (Part 1)

14 May 25

5 (3) STARS

Mr Tom O'Malley, Retired Lecturer of Law at University of Galway, Senior Counsel, and Member of the Inner Bar of Ireland

[PART 2 HERE]

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