Dr. Laura Donnellan
Biography
Dr Laura Donnellan, LLB, LLM, PhD, Senior Lecturer in Law (FG-005)Laura Donnellan teaches European Union Law and Sport and the Law. She has published in the areas of drug testing and the rights of athletes, elder law, the regulation of football agents, TV rights in Irish football, EC competition law, horse racing, and animal welfare in the EU. Laura is the author of Sport and Law: A Concise Guide (Blackhall Publishing, 2010), the 2nd edition of Sport and the Law will be published by Clarus Press at the end of 2023. As well as several articles in international law journals. She is a Fellow at the Oxford Centre for Animals Ethics and a Consulting Editor for The Journal of Animal Ethics (published by the University of Illinois). Laura is currently an external examiner for Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) in Property Law, Succession Law, Equity and Trusts, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law and Procedure. She has co-written Sports Law in Ireland with her colleague Dr Susan Leahy (2nd ed. Kluwer, 2017). She is currently writing the 3rd edition.
Research Interests
Sport and the Law; EU Competition Law and IPR, Law and the Elder, Animal Welfare, Animals in SportPeer Reviewed Journals
The Fédération Equestre Internationale Speaks for the Horse Who Has No Voice and the Court of Arbitration for Sport Listened: Equine Welfare and Anti-Doping in Equestrianism
Laura Donnellan (2020) The Fédération Equestre Internationale Speaks for the Horse Who Has No Voice and the Court of Arbitration for Sport Listened: Equine Welfare and Anti-Doping in Equestrianism. UK Denning Law Journal :41-76
Consent and the Common Law Exceptions: R. v Brown Still Good Law
Laura Donnellan (2020) Consent and the Common Law Exceptions: R. v Brown Still Good Law. Sweet & Maxwell/Round Hall, Dublin Irish Criminal Law Journal :62-71
Trademarks and Phrases in Sport: Whose Line is it anyway?
Laura Donnellan (2019) Trademarks and Phrases in Sport: Whose Line is it anyway? . The Netherlands Global Sports Law and Taxation Reports :8-11
The Cat and Dog Fur Regulation: A Case Study on the European Union's Approach to Animal Welfare
Donnellan, L (2018) The Cat and Dog Fur Regulation: A Case Study on the European Union's Approach to Animal Welfare. DORDRECHT The Liverpool Law Review :71-97
Equestrianism: Allegations of misgovernance at the British Equestrian Federation
Laura Donnellan (2018) Equestrianism: Allegations of misgovernance at the British Equestrian Federation. Netherlands Global Sports Law and Taxation Reports :49-53
Sports' Governance in Ireland: The Irish Amateur Boxing Association and its Fraught Relationship with Sport Ireland'
Donnellan L, (2016) Sports' Governance in Ireland: The Irish Amateur Boxing Association and its Fraught Relationship with Sport Ireland' . The Netherlands Global Sports Law and Taxation Reports :44-48
'Dispute Resolution in Irish Sport: The Courts as Reluctant Interlopers'
Donnellan L, (2016) 'Dispute Resolution in Irish Sport: The Courts as Reluctant Interlopers'. University of Westminster Entertainment and Sports Law Journal :1-15
Glanders in Horses: Biosecurity Precautions taken at the Rio Olympics'
Donnellan L, (2016) Glanders in Horses: Biosecurity Precautions taken at the Rio Olympics' . The Netherlands Global Sports Law and Taxation Reports :20-
Fox Hunting and Developments in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Century: Part Two'
Donnellan L, (2015) Fox Hunting and Developments in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Century: Part Two' . The Netherlands Global Sports Law and Taxation Reports :14-18
Fox Hunting and Developments in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Century: Part One'
Donnellan L, (2015) Fox Hunting and Developments in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Century: Part One' . The Netherlands Global Sports Law and Taxation Reports :31-
The Transfer of Race Horses between the United Kingdom, Ireland and France: The 2014 Reforms'
Donnellan L, (2014) The Transfer of Race Horses between the United Kingdom, Ireland and France: The 2014 Reforms' . The Netherlands Global Sports Law and Taxation Reports :19-
A Storm in a Tea Cake? Lees of Scotland Ltd & Thomas Tunnock Ltd v. HMRC'
Donnellan L, (2014) A Storm in a Tea Cake? Lees of Scotland Ltd & Thomas Tunnock Ltd v. HMRC' . The Netherlands Business Law Review :181-184
'Sowing the poppy seeds of doubt: recent failed drug tests in British Horseracing
Donnellan L, (2014) 'Sowing the poppy seeds of doubt: recent failed drug tests in British Horseracing . The Netherlands Global Sports Law and Taxation Reports :35-38
Horse Racing and Animal Welfare: A Time for Reform'
Donnellan L (2012) Horse Racing and Animal Welfare: A Time for Reform' . The Netherlands Global Sports Law and Taxation Reports
Sports Governance in Ireland'
Donnellan L, (2010) Sports Governance in Ireland'. The Netherlands International Sports Law Journal :109-113
Three-Dimensional Trade Marks: The Mars and Lindt Cases'
Donnellan L, (2010) Three-Dimensional Trade Marks: The Mars and Lindt Cases' . London European Intellectual Property Review :132-137
IRELAND
Donnellan, L,Blackshaw I,Cornelius, S,Siekmann, R (2009) IRELAND. Players' Agents Worldwide: Legal Aspects :373-387
'Gender Testing at the Beijing Olympics'
Donnellan L, (2008) 'Gender Testing at the Beijing Olympics' . UK J. British Association Of Sport And The Law :20-28
Gender Testing at the Beijing Olympics
Donnellan, L (2008) Gender Testing at the Beijing Olympics . J. British Association Of Sport And The Law :20-28
'Animal Testing in Cosmetics: Recent Developments in the European Union and the United States'
Donnellan L, (2007) 'Animal Testing in Cosmetics: Recent Developments in the European Union and the United States' . Portland, United States Animal Law Review :251-280
IRELAND
Donnellan, L,Siekmann, RCR,Parrish, R,Martins, RB,Soek, J (2007) IRELAND. Players' Agents Worldwide: Legal Aspects :295-308
Recent opportunities to revisit the doctrine of Essential Facilities EC Competition law
Eaton, S; Donnellan, L (2005) Recent opportunities to revisit the doctrine of Essential Facilities EC Competition law. Commercial Law Practitioner
'Recent opportunities to revisit the doctrine of Essential Facilities'
Donnellan, L; Eaton, S (2005) 'Recent opportunities to revisit the doctrine of Essential Facilities'. Ireland Commercial Law Practitioner :96-99
'The Extraterritorial Reach of Antitrust Laws: A Comparative Analysis'
Donnellan, L (2003) 'The Extraterritorial Reach of Antitrust Laws: A Comparative Analysis' . Dublin Hibernian Law Journal :239-262
"Drug Testing In Sport: Are Athletes? Rights Pipped At The Post?"
Donnellan, L (2003) "Drug Testing In Sport: Are Athletes? Rights Pipped At The Post?" . University Of Limerick Law Review :83-
Books
Sports Law in Ireland
Donnellan L, (with Leahy S) (2017) Sports Law in Ireland . Netherlands : (2nd edn, Kluwer 2017)
Sports Law in Ireland
Donnellan L, and Leahy S, (2014) Sports Law in Ireland . Netherlands : (Kluwer 2014)
Sport and the Law A Concise Guide
Donnellan L, (2010) Sport and the Law A Concise Guide . Dublin : (Blackhall 2010)
Book Chapters
The Impact of Covid-19 on Horseracing in Britain
Laura Donnellan (2021) The Impact of Covid-19 on Horseracing in Britain. USA : Common Ground Research Networks Title: Time Out: National Perspectives on Sport and the Covid-19 Lockdown :79-94
Animal welfare in the european union: The cosmetics regulation
Donnellan L. (2020) Animal welfare in the european union: The cosmetics regulation. The European Union: Policies, Perspectives and Politics :187-215
Bestiality and the law: A form of animal protection or protection of public morals? A need for reform-animals as victims of sexual abuse
Donnellan L. (2016) Bestiality and the law: A form of animal protection or protection of public morals? A need for reform-animals as victims of sexual abuse. Animal Welfare: Assessment, Challenges and Improvement Strategies :87-124
R v Countryside Alliance'
Donnellan L, (2013) R v Countryside Alliance' . The Hague : (Asser Press 2013) Contribution to Landmark Cases and Decisions in Sports Law :337-352
TV Rights in Irish Football'
Donnellan L, (2009) TV Rights in Irish Football' . The Netherlands : (TMC Asser Press 2009) TV Rights and Sport: Legal Aspects :373-388
The Regulation of Football Agents in Ireland'
Donnellan L, (2007) The Regulation of Football Agents in Ireland' . The Netherlands : TMC. Asser Press 2007) Player's Agents Worldwide: Legal Aspects :295-308
'The Law Reform Commission's Proposals on Law and Older People'
Donnellan L, (2005) 'The Law Reform Commission's Proposals on Law and Older People'. Dublin : (Firstlaw, 2005) Older People in Modern Ireland: Essays on Law and Policy :72-103
Edited Books
Other Journals
A Storm in a Tea Cake? Lees of Scotland Ltd & Thomas Tunnock Ltd v. HMRC
Laura Donnellan (2014) A Storm in a Tea Cake? Lees of Scotland Ltd & Thomas Tunnock Ltd v. HMRC. The Hague : Kluwer Business Law Review :181-184
The transfer of race horces between the United Kingdom, Ireland and France: the 2014 reforms
Laura Donnellan (2014) The transfer of race horces between the United Kingdom, Ireland and France: the 2014 reforms. The Netherlands : Nolot Global Sports Law and Taxation Reports :19-21
'Three-Dimensional Trade Marks: The Mars and Lindt Cases'
Donnellan, L (2010) 'Three-Dimensional Trade Marks: The Mars and Lindt Cases' . United Kingdom : Sweet and Maxwell European Intellectual Property Review :132-137
'Sports Governance in Ireland'
Donnellan, L (2010) 'Sports Governance in Ireland' . The Netherlands : Asser International Sports Law Centre International Sports Law Journal :109-113
'Advance Care Directives and the Position in Ireland: What lessons can Ireland Learn from the United Kingdom, the United States and Europe?'
Donnellan L, (2008) 'Advance Care Directives and the Position in Ireland: What lessons can Ireland Learn from the United Kingdom, the United States and Europe?'. Canada : Canadian Center of Science and Education (CCSE) Asian Social Science :108-115
'Drug Testing in the Gaelic Athletic Association'
Donnellan L, (2004) 'Drug Testing in the Gaelic Athletic Association'. UK : Informa Law Sports Law Administration and Practice :14-16
'The GAA Disciplinary Procedures and Player Reinstatement'
Donnellan L, (2004) 'The GAA Disciplinary Procedures and Player Reinstatement'. UK : Informa Law Sports Law Administration and Practice :14-16
'Restraint of Trade in Sport: A Comparative Analysis'
Donnellan L, (2003) 'Restraint of Trade in Sport: A Comparative Analysis'. UK : Informa Law Sports Law Administration and Practice :10-13
'Fair Procedures in Anti-Doping Cases'
Donnellan L, (2003) 'Fair Procedures in Anti-Doping Cases'. UK : Informa Law Sports Law Administration and Practice :12-15
'The Right to Privacy and Drug Testing: An Irish Perspective'
Donnellan L, (2002) 'The Right to Privacy and Drug Testing: An Irish Perspective'. UK : Informa Law Sports Law Administration and Practice :11-16
Conference Publications
Conference Contributions
Animal Law, Ethics and Policy
Laura Donnellan (2019) Animal Law, Ethics and Policy.
Horses in Culture Society and Law
Laura Donnellan (2018) Horses in Culture Society and Law.
ICEL Sports Law Seminars: Women in Sport
Laura Donnellan (2018) ICEL Sports Law Seminars: Women in Sport .
Horses in Culture Society and Law
Laura Donnellan (2018) Horses in Culture Society and Law .
The Cat and Dog Fur Regulation: A Critique of the EU Approach to Animal Welfare
Laura Donnellan (2017) The Cat and Dog Fur Regulation: A Critique of the EU Approach to Animal Welfare .
Society of Young Solicitors Annual Conference
Donnellan L (2016) Society of Young Solicitors Annual Conference .
Socio-Legal Studies Association (SLSA)
Laura Donnellan (2009) Socio-Legal Studies Association (SLSA).
National Critical Lawyers Group Conference
Laura Donnellan (2009) National Critical Lawyers Group Conference.
30th International Congress on law and Mental Health
Laura Donnellan (2007) 30th International Congress on law and Mental Health.
Published Reports
Country Reports-Ireland, Study on the Equal Treatment of Non-Nationals in Individual Sports Competitions
Donnellan L, (as local expert) (2010) Country Reports-Ireland, Study on the Equal Treatment of Non-Nationals in Individual Sports Competitions. European Commission : European Commission :73-75
Editorials
Book Reviews
'Peter Sankoff & Steven White, (eds.) Animal Law in Australasia A New Dialogue (New South Wales: The Federation Press, 2009)'
Donnellan L, (2011) 'Peter Sankoff & Steven White, (eds.) Animal Law in Australasia A New Dialogue (New South Wales: The Federation Press, 2009)'. Illinois, USA : University of Illinois Press Journal of Animal Ethics :98-
'Brian Luke's Brutal: Manhood and the Exploitation of Animals'
Donnellan L (2008) 'Brian Luke's Brutal: Manhood and the Exploitation of Animals'. California : California Polytechnic State University Between the Species :1-5
'Nappier and Wheat's Recovering Damages for Psychiatric Injury (2nd ed.) (2003)'
Donnellan L, (2004) 'Nappier and Wheat's Recovering Damages for Psychiatric Injury (2nd ed.) (2003)' . University of Limerick University of Limerick Law Review :140-
Other Publications
'Honesty and Integrity in Horseracing: The case of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum
Laura Donnellan (2020) 'Honesty and Integrity in Horseracing: The case of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum. The Netherlands : Nolot
'COVID-19: Its Impact on Horseracing in Britain and Ireland'.
Laura Donnellan (2020) 'COVID-19: Its Impact on Horseracing in Britain and Ireland'. . The Netherland : Nolot
Equestrianism: Every Breathalyser you take the British Horseracing Authority will be watching you
Laura Donnellan (2019) Equestrianism: Every Breathalyser you take the British Horseracing Authority will be watching you. The Netherlands : Nolot
British Horse Racing: The Gaming Machine (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocation) Regulations 2018 and how will they affect the Jockey Club?
Laura Donnellan (2019) British Horse Racing: The Gaming Machine (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocation) Regulations 2018 and how will they affect the Jockey Club?. The Netherlands : Nolot
Equestrianism: The showjumper and fraud Bringing the sport into disrepute
Laura Donnellan (2019) Equestrianism: The showjumper and fraud Bringing the sport into disrepute . The Netherlands : Nolot
The Limits of the Defence of Consent: R v Brown and its Continued Application
Laura Donnellan (2019) The Limits of the Defence of Consent: R v Brown and its Continued Application. Ireland : Criminal Justice in Ireland
British Horse Racing: New Senior Steward at the Jockey Club
Laura Donnellan (2019) British Horse Racing: New Senior Steward at the Jockey Club. The Netherlands : Nolot
Horseracing: Hayley Turner and the Improper Use of the Whip!
Laura Donnellan (2019) Horseracing: Hayley Turner and the Improper Use of the Whip!. The Netherlands : Nolot
Equestrianism: CAS Upholds FEI two-month suspension of dressage horses
Laura Donnellan (2018) Equestrianism: CAS Upholds FEI two-month suspension of dressage horses. Netherlands : Nolot
Equestrianism: The British Equestrian Federation Independent Review Panel Report
Laura Donnellan (2018) Equestrianism: The British Equestrian Federation Independent Review Panel Report. The Netherlands : Nolot
The Longines Global Champions Tour: The Movement of EU High Health High Performance Horses to and from China
Laura Donnellan (2018) The Longines Global Champions Tour: The Movement of EU High Health High Performance Horses to and from China. Netherlands : Nolot
The Movement of Racehorses: The Tripartite Agreement and Brexit
Laura Donnellan (2018) The Movement of Racehorses: The Tripartite Agreement and Brexit . The Netherlands : Nolot
On Ascribing Personhood to All Primates
Laura Donnellan (2018) On Ascribing Personhood to All Primates . Illinois : University of Illinois Press :103-108
Flat racing under the influence: Kieran Shoemark and his alleged doping
Laura Donnellan (2018) Flat racing under the influence: Kieran Shoemark and his alleged doping. The Netherlands : Nolot
Women in horseracing: More hurdles to jump!
Laura Donnellan (2018) Women in horseracing: More hurdles to jump!. Netherlands : Nolot
Horseracing: Drink and drug fuelled violence tarnishes the Sport of Kings
Laura Donnellan (2018) Horseracing: Drink and drug fuelled violence tarnishes the Sport of Kings. : Nolot
Irish Derby: Dubai Duty Free Extends Sponsorship
Laura Donnellan (2018) Irish Derby: Dubai Duty Free Extends Sponsorship. Netherlands : Nolot
Franchising and Horseracing: A new departure
Laura Donnellan (2018) Franchising and Horseracing: A new departure. Netherlands : Nolot
Horseracing: The transfer of racehorses and a hard Brexit
Laura Donnellan (2018) Horseracing: The transfer of racehorses and a hard Brexit. Netherlands : Nolot
'Where home is where the horse was: The Redevelopment of Kempton Park Racecourse' (Sports and Taxation, 12 January 2017)
Donnellan L (2017) 'Where home is where the horse was: The Redevelopment of Kempton Park Racecourse' (Sports and Taxation, 12 January 2017). The Netherlands : Nolot BV
'Horse Racing: The Jockey Club posts 2016 annual turnover of £191.5 million!' (Sports and Taxation, 28 April 2017)
Donnellan L, (2017) 'Horse Racing: The Jockey Club posts 2016 annual turnover of £191.5 million!' (Sports and Taxation, 28 April 2017). The Netherlands : Nolot Sports and Taxation
The Tripartite Agreement on the Transfer of Racehorses & Brexit
Laura Donnellan (2017) The Tripartite Agreement on the Transfer of Racehorses & Brexit . Cork : UCC
'In-flight and in-ship channel Sport 24 acquires rights to broadcast live and one hour highlights of world's top horse racing events' (Sports and Taxation, 25 March 2017)
Donnellan L, (2017) 'In-flight and in-ship channel Sport 24 acquires rights to broadcast live and one hour highlights of world's top horse racing events' (Sports and Taxation, 25 March 2017) . The Netherlands : Nolot Sports and Taxation
Horse Racing: Get back up on the horse: £175,000 fee per cover for prized stallion Frankel
Laura Donnellan (2017) Horse Racing: Get back up on the horse: £175,000 fee per cover for prized stallion Frankel. Netherlands : Nolot
'Qatar Racing and Breeders' Cup in Sponsorship Exchange' (Sports and Taxation, 28 January 2017)
Laura Donnellan (2017) 'Qatar Racing and Breeders' Cup in Sponsorship Exchange' (Sports and Taxation, 28 January 2017) . Netherlands : Nolot Sports and Taxation
'Equestrianism: FEI and the Global Champions League settle long-standing legal action over unsanctioned events' (Sports and Taxation, 30 January 2017)
Donnellan L, (2017) 'Equestrianism: FEI and the Global Champions League settle long-standing legal action over unsanctioned events' (Sports and Taxation, 30 January 2017) . Netherlands : Nolot Sports Law and Taxation
'32Red Sponsors British Horseracing: Do Betting Companies Undermine the Corinthian Ideals of Sport?' (Sports and Taxation, 7 September 2016)
Laura Donnellan (2016) '32Red Sponsors British Horseracing: Do Betting Companies Undermine the Corinthian Ideals of Sport?' (Sports and Taxation, 7 September 2016) . The Netherlands : Nolot BV Sportandtaxation.com
'Channel 4 hands over the broadcasting reins to ITV' (Sports and Taxation, 6 December 2016)
Donnellan L, (2016) 'Channel 4 hands over the broadcasting reins to ITV' (Sports and Taxation, 6 December 2016) . The Netherlands : Nolot BV Sportandtaxation.com
'Zoophilia and the Law: A Form of Animal Protection or Protection of Public Morals? A Need for Reform' (Criminal Justice in Ireland, 8 April 2016)
Laura Donnellan (2016) 'Zoophilia and the Law: A Form of Animal Protection or Protection of Public Morals? A Need for Reform' (Criminal Justice in Ireland, 8 April 2016) . Ireland : Criminal Justice in Ireland Criminal Justice in Ireland
'Mixed Martial Arts (MMA): Legal Issues by Laura Donnellan' (Asser International Sports Law Blog, 26 April 2016)
Donnellan L, (2016) 'Mixed Martial Arts (MMA): Legal Issues by Laura Donnellan' (Asser International Sports Law Blog, 26 April 2016) . The Netherlands : Asser Institute Asser International Sports Law Blog
'Racing.com's acquisition of rights to broadcast Hong Kong racing: A False Start?' (Sport and Taxation, 8 June 2016)
Donnellan L, (2016) 'Racing.com's acquisition of rights to broadcast Hong Kong racing: A False Start?' (Sport and Taxation, 8 June 2016) . The Netherlands : Nolot BV Sportandtaxation.com
'The transfer of race horses between the United Kingdom, Ireland and France' (The Economics of Sport, 24 April 2014)
Donnellan L, (2014) 'The transfer of race horses between the United Kingdom, Ireland and France' (The Economics of Sport, 24 April 2014) . Cork, Ireland The Economics of Sports
'Godolphin New Market Racing Stables Horse Doping Scandal' (Sports and Taxation, 24 April 2013)
Donnellan L, (2013) 'Godolphin New Market Racing Stables Horse Doping Scandal' (Sports and Taxation, 24 April 2013) . The Netherlands : Nolot BV Sports and Taxation
'Peter Sankoff & Steven White, (eds.) Animal Law in Australasia A New Dialogue (New South Wales: The Federation Press, 2009)'
Donnellan L, (2011) 'Peter Sankoff & Steven White, (eds.) Animal Law in Australasia A New Dialogue (New South Wales: The Federation Press, 2009)'. Illinois, USA : University of Illinois Press Journal of Animal Ethics :98-
'Brian Luke's Brutal: Manhood and the Exploitation of Animals'
Donnellan L (2008) 'Brian Luke's Brutal: Manhood and the Exploitation of Animals'. California : California Polytechnic State University Between the Species :1-5
'Nappier and Wheat's Recovering Damages for Psychiatric Injury (2nd ed.) (2003)'
Donnellan L, (2004) 'Nappier and Wheat's Recovering Damages for Psychiatric Injury (2nd ed.) (2003)' . University of Limerick University of Limerick Law Review :140-