As historic moments go, it was definitely of the low-key variety. On October 24, 2017, for the first time ever, television cameras were allowed into the Supreme Court to record the proceedings. “Silence please, all rise,” the usher called as five of the Court’s judges filed onto the bench from left to right: Justice Elizabeth Dunne, Justice Donal O’Donnell, Chief Justice Frank Clarke, Justice John McMenamin and Justice Iseult O’Malley. Click here for profiles of current Supremes Court Justices The footage, about three minutes in total, faithfully captured the court’s ceremonial rhythms.  Judgments in two appeal cases were handed down…

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