Hugh McDowell
Hugh McDowell is a barrister who is assisting Conor Power in representing Angela Feeney in her legal challenge concerning the Seanad election vote counting process and its alleged irregularities.
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Hugh McDowell is the barrister opposing Enoch Burke's application regarding alleged perjury.
Enoch Burke’s mother says her ‘godly’ and ‘righteous’ son should never have been jailed – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-25
Barrister Hugh McDowell appeared alongside Padraic Lyons for the disciplinary appeals panel.
Enoch Burke fails in effort to temporarily halt disciplinary hearing – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-13
Barrister Hugh McDowell represented the BBC in the defamation case.
BBC lawyers seek stay on damages and costs orders in Gerry Adams defamation case – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-03
Hugh McDowell was the MC at the launch of his father's book.
Never mind the new pope, who’s going to replace Liveline’s spiritual leader, Joe Duffy? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-10
Hugh McDowell is instructed by Dentons solicitors to represent the BBC in the defamation case.
Dublin court recalls era when ‘the consequence for informing is death’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-03
Hugh McDowell appears for the BBC in the defamation action brought by Gerry Adams.
Jury sworn in for former Sinn Féin leader’s action against BBC – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-29Former attorney general Paul Gallagher SC, Eoin McCullough SC and Hugh McDowell appear for the BBC.
Garda Commissioner seeks to prevent two officers from having to give evidence in Gerry Adams case against BBC – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-25
Hugh McDowell is a barrister for the Legal Services Regulatory Authority, alleging misconduct by Mr. Joyce.
Dublin solicitor accused of helping couple hide cash during bankruptcy to take court challenge – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-13
Hugh McDowell BL represented CNN and requested a stay on the execution of the costs order.
High Court places stay on costs over preliminary ruling in Ganley defamation action – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-25
Hugh McDowell was also part of the legal team representing Angela Feeney in her petition.
Labour councillor takes High Court challenge over Seanad vote count – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-14
