Irish authors Claire Keegan and Kevin Barry are just some of the special guests confirmed for this annual Law Society event to support and celebrate solicitors.

‘We’re all born mad. Some remain so.’ – Samuel Beckett

This is Absurd

The 2025 festival, hosted by Law Society Psychological Services, takes absurdity as its central theme, an invitation to reflect on the contradictions, complexities, and ironies of this moment in time. A dynamic programme of speakers, writers, and performers will explore absurdity from the global stage to the everyday realities of contemporary legal practice. The festival will be held in the Marquee, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7 from 5pm on Wednesday, 3 September. It’s free to attend but likely to sell out, so we encourage you to book in advance.

• RSVP by 23 August

Special guests

Irish authors Claire Keegan and Kevin Barry will join us in discussions surrounding silence, ethics and moral courage in Ireland as well as sharing their own stories as some of Ireland’s most beloved literary voices.

More details and speakers will be announced shortly and once confirmed, will be added to the festival webpage.

About our services

The Law Society Psychological Services team is focused on enhancing and developing the psychological dimensions of legal practice, culture and professionals through three key areas: Psychological Wellbeing, Culture First, and Building High Impact Professionals.

Well Within the Law is a Culture First initiative, aiming to guide legal workplaces in shaping positive, sustainable workplace cultures. If you or your legal workplace is interested in improving culture at your workplace please do get in touch.

• Culture First

If you have any queries about the festival, or any of our other services for solicitors, please contact solicitorservices@lawsociety.ie.