Enda McGarrity

Enda is a Director and Head of Human Rights and Public Law at P.A. Duffy & Co Solicitors.

Enda advises on sensitive, complex and high‑profile matters across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, including Public Inquiries, Inquests, Judicial Review proceedings and complex litigation against State authorities. His practice includes wrongful death claims and strategic challenges aimed at securing accountability where fundamental rights are engaged. He is instructed in a number of major inquiries and inquests, representing bereaved families and survivors in proceedings arising from serious state failings.

Alongside his inquiry and inquest work, Enda is developing a strong reputation in Planning and Environmental Law. He acts for individuals and community groups seeking redress and accountability for environmental damage caused by pollution, including ongoing litigation relating to the ecological crisis affecting Lough Neagh and the emergence of widespread blue‑green algae. This work places him at the forefront of environmental public law challenges in Northern Ireland.

Enda is recognised for his meticulous case preparation, principled advocacy and strategic approach. He is driven by a strong commitment to assisting vulnerable individuals and those unable to advocate for themselves. During his training, he completed a five‑week human rights internship in Cape Town, South Africa, providing legal assistance to refugees and members of the LGBTQI community experiencing discrimination. He continues to accept pro bono instructions in cases raising issues of public interest and social importance.

Outside of practice, Enda is an active member of Galbally Pearses GAC, serving on the club’s Executive Committee. He has received an Ulster Colleges All‑Star and Gaelic Life All‑Star and was selected for the Elite Athlete Programme at Queen’s University Belfast. He is also a longstanding member of St Ciaran’s Peregrini, a charity supporting community and education projects in Zambia, which he has visited on four occasions in a voluntary capacity.