James O’Donohoe
James O'Donohoe is a Circuit Court judge in Ireland who presided over the appeal of a discrimination case involving Bridget O'Reilly and Philip O'Neill. In his ruling, he acknowledged the respectability of the couple but ultimately overturned their initial compensation award, suggesting their discrimination claim was based on an 'ill-based perception.'
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Judge James O'Donohoe presided over the court case related to the family's distressing experience.
Family locked in loo for almost an hour at Dublin Airport had to be rescued by firefighters – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-13
Judge James O’Donohoe presided over the case involving Myriam Scanderi's personal injury claim.
Woman withdraws €60,000 personal injuries claim against Keelings after footage of incident played – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-10
Judge James O’Donohoe approved the settlement for Paolo Macari.
Child bitten by dog on face awarded €82,500 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-29
Judge James O'Donohoe decided that Dublin Bus was fully liable for the accident involving a cyclist and a passenger.
Judge finds Dublin Bus, not cyclist, responsible for collision with alighting passenger – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-22
James O'Donohoe is a Circuit Court judge who remarked that cyclists have become 'a nightmare' in Dublin.
Shane Coleman and Ciara Kelly splutter over e-scooters – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-16
Judge James O'Donohoe delivered a judicial pronouncement regarding a cyclist's responsibility in a crash.
a judge’s generalisations – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-14
Judge James O'Donohoe criticized cyclists in Dublin and was previously fined for failing to provide a breath specimen.
Judge who called cyclists ‘a nightmare’ was fined for failing to provide breath test to garda – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-13
Judge James O'Donohoe decided that the injured cyclist was mainly responsible for the accident.
Judge reduces €50,000 damages award by 80% – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-12
Judge James O’Donohoe presided over the case in the Circuit Civil Court.
Newlyweds withdraw €120,000 compensation claim after honeymoon photos shown in court – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-02
Judge James O’Donohoe awarded Leanne Daly €50,500 damages for the breach of her privacy.
Woman (34) awarded €50,000 damages against man who photographed her showering – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-08
Judge James O’Donohoe overturned the initial award in the Circuit Court ruling.
Court destination of Traveller discrimination case to be considered – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-04
