THERE’S a new fledgling legal eagle on the Limerick circuit. Newly qualified solicitor Grace McKinley was formally introduced at Newcastle West District Court.
Ms McKinley, who originally hails from County Laois, and completed her traineeship with John B O’Connor Solicitors in Dublin, recently joined the PG McMahon Solicitors practice, based in Newcastle West, to continue her legal career in Limerick.
During the court sitting at the Newcastle West District Court, Grace was introduced by solicitor Michael O’Donnell on behalf of the area’s legal practitioners.
She was also welcomed by Garda Inspector Barry Manton on behalf of An Garda SÃochána.
Judge Carol Anne Coolican extended a warm welcome to Ms McKinley and wished her every success in her future career as a solicitor.
In addressing the court, Â Ms McKinley spoke of her commitment to serving her clients with professionalism and integrity and to assisting the court in the administration of justice to the very best of her ability throughout her career.
John Molyneaux, of PG McMahon Solicitors, said that “this was a particularly proud day for our firm”.
“It has been many years since a newly qualified solicitor was introduced to the court on behalf of PG McMahon Solicitors LLP, and we are delighted to see Grace begin what we hope will be a long and successful career serving the people of Newcastle West and the surrounding region”, adding that “Grace has shown tremendous enthusiasm for the profession and for serving the local community”.
– Court Reporting Scheme