Luke O'Higgins
Luke O'Higgins is a defense counsel known for representing clients in various legal cases, including recently defending Philip Dwyer in his trial related to the Coolock riots, where he argued against charges of refusing to provide personal information to gardaí.
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Recent news mentions
Defence barrister Luke O'Higgins argued for the co-accused to be granted bail.
MMA fighter and chef charged over ‘ferocious’ Temple Bar attack are refused bail – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-23
Defence counsel Luke O’Higgins agreed to the request for a full day to be set aside for the hearing.
Appeal date set for YouTuber jailed for posts identifying asylum seekers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-07
Luke O’Higgins submitted that Bruna da Silveira should be considered a vulnerable person in the investigation.
Some 29 women recruited in Brazil coerced into sex work in Ireland, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-15
Defence barrister Luke O’Higgins asked Judge Hughes to note the investigating garda thought the accused, in his thirties, had learned a lesson.
Father who ‘blew his top’ and punched daughter (8) avoids jail – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-21
Barrister Luke O’Higgins represented the Drennan family during the inquest.
Verdict of unlawful killing in death of journalism student Joe Drennan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-13
Defence counsel Luke O’Higgins represented John Eghomwanre during the court proceedings.
Sixth man charged in relation to death of Quham Babatunde in Dublin assault – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-08
Luke O'Higgins was the defence counsel for Philip Dwyer during the court proceedings.
Garda body-cam footage used in prosecution of anti-immigration activist arrested during Coolock riots – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-13
