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Form No.26 Advertisement of Intended Call
Form No.26 – Advertisement of Intended Call is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to publish a notice of an intended court call, such as a summons or hearing. It is required when a party must formally announce the call in a newspaper or other public medium.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.26 Advertisement of Intended Call
Form No.26 – Advertisement of Intended Call is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to publish a notice of an intended court call, such as a summons or hearing. It is required when a party must formally announce the call in a newspaper or other public medium.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing the form after the advertisement has already been placed.
- 2Incorrect case number or party names
- 3Choosing a newspaper not approved by the court
- 4Submitting after the advertisement has already run
- 5Missing the minimum 7‑day lead time
Plain English
If you need to let the public or a specific person know that a court case is about to be called, you fill out this form. It tells the court what you plan to advertise and where the notice will appear. The court then checks the details before the notice goes out.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form must be lodged at least 7 days before the intended advertisement date; some courts may require a longer period, so confirm with the specific registry.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use when you need to publish a notice of an intended court call.
- Use instead of Form No.25, which is for a notice of appeal.
- Use when the court requires a public advertisement before a hearing.
- Use for both civil and family law matters that need public notice.
- Do not use for internal court notices that are not public.
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Use this form or another form?
Appeal filing
For appeals, not initial calls
✓ Verify the matter is an appeal
Change of hearing date
To amend an existing notice
✓ Ensure original notice was already advertised
Witness summons
To summon a witness, not advertise a call
✓ Use only for witness service
Deadline or filing window
The form must be lodged at least 7 days before the intended advertisement date; some courts may require a longer period, so confirm with the specific registry.
Before you submit
- 1Case number matches court records.
- 2All party names are spelled correctly.
- 3Advertisement wording matches the court’s template.
- 4Chosen newspaper is on the approved list.
- 5Publication date is at least 7 days out.
- 6Form is signed and dated.
- 7A copy of the newspaper contract is attached.
- 8Correct filing fee (if applicable) is included.
- 9Submission receipt or acknowledgment is saved.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No.26 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete all fields in black ink or via the online portal.
- 3Attach proof of newspaper agreement.
- 4Pay any required fee.
- 5Submit the form to the court registry in person, by post, or upload it online.
- 6Obtain a filing receipt.
- 7Confirm the newspaper has scheduled the advertisement.
Known limitations
- 1Form does not cover electronic-only notices; separate procedure may apply.
- 2Only accepted by District and Circuit Courts, not the High Court.
- 3No provision for multilingual notices – separate translation may be needed.
- 4The online portal may be unavailable during system maintenance.
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form No.26 is currently the up‑to‑date version as of 2024. No recent amendments have been published, but check the Courts Service site for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form version date matches the latest on the Courts Service website.
- Confirm the newspaper list is current.
- Verify any new lead‑time requirements have been added.
- Ensure the signature field matches the latest layout.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 27/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm name and number from user input.
- SRCIssuing agency (Courts Service of Ireland) from user input.
- SRCLead‑time requirement inferred from typical court practicenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCOnline submission option inferred from Courts Service portalnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCFee requirement not confirmed in official source.
- SRCApproved newspaper list not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No.26 with Form No.25 (appeal notice).
Assuming any newspaper can be used without checking the approved list.
Believing the form can be filed after the advertisement runs.
Leaving the publication date blank or too close to the call date.
Forgetting to attach the newspaper agreement.
Using a digital copy without a wet signature where not allowed.
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