The Tholsell Court was established for the settlement of small debts, with the [Lord] Mayor and Sheriffs of Dublin presiding. The surviving records, held in Dublin City Library & Archive, range from the early 17th to the mid-18th century, and are in secretary hand. This transcript by Bridget McCormack makes these records accessible, while the introduction by Toby Barnard contextualises the records.
Dublin Corporation was dissolved by the Free State Government on 20 May 1924, following an inquiry in the Mansion House. The decision to dissolve Dublin Corporation led some to believe that the Cosgrave government was determined to reduce the autonomy of local authorities. This is the first book on this intriguing topic.