Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC was presented with two prestigious awards by Trinity College Dublin on 27 March 2026.
The Law Society’s Praeses Elit Award, founded by former President of Ireland and United Nations High Commissioner, Mary Robinson, is the highest honour bestowed by the Trinity Law Society on those who have left an indelible impact in their chosen field, and who have advanced discourse and societal thought in the process.
The Honorary Patronage of the Trinity Philosophical Society represents the highest honour the Society can confer, celebrating those who have contributed exceptionally to their field and made a lasting global impact.
A spokesperson for the societies stated that the awards had been bestowed on Blinne “in recognition of her exceptional contribution to human rights and international law”, demonstrated through a career reflecting “a steadfast commitment to amplifying the voices of those most affected by conflict and injustice”. They stated that the ceremony celebrated “not only her remarkable legal achievements, but also her powerful voice in public discourse and her commitment to truth, accountability, and advocacy”.