Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh

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As Gaeilge Version

These pages commemorate Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh 1911 – 1978
On the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of his death on the 21st March 1978 | May God rest his Soul

Some facts of his life

  • 1976 President of Ireland, November 1974 until his resignation on the 22nd October
  • 1973 - 1974Judge of the Court of Justice of the European Communities
  • 1961 to 1972Chief Justice
  • 1953 to 1961Member of the Supreme Court
  • 1946 tp 1948 | 1951 to 1953Attorney General
  • 1945Called to the Inner bar
  • 1934Called to the bar
  • Married Máirín Nic Dhiarmada in 1934 (she died 25th January 1994)
  • 1931 to 1940Irish Editor, Irish Press
  • 1931B.A. in Celtic Studies (UCD)
  • 1930Auditor of the Literary and Historical Society UCD
  • 1929 (?)Founded An Cumann Gaelach UCD
  • 1962 - 1975Vice Chairman Council of the Dublin Theatre Festival
  • 1911Born in Bray, Co. Wicklow, 12th February

Photographs

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Cearbhall (on the right) with brother, Aonghus, and sisters, Úna (in front) and Nuala, about 1920
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Muintear Almhain at Arás an Uachtaráin, May 1975, From the left, Oisín, Aonghus, An tUachtarán, Brighid, Cormac, Liam and Aoife, Our thanks to Coirnéal Ruadhraí Mac Ionnraic, Aide-de-Camp an Uachtaráin, who took the photo
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Cearbhall after his resignation from the Presidency, 22 October 1977
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‘Coonanna’ Caherciveen Co. Kerryis a historic building as it was originally built in 1887 as a schoolhouse. It later was renovated to become the home of Cearbhall Ó Dalaigh after he retired in 1977. He and Máirín resided there until their home in Tahilla Sneem was ready a short while before his death there in March 1978

I gcuimhne Chearbhall Uí Dhálaigh a fuair bás 21 Márta 1978

In commemoration of Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh 1911 - 1978 on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of his death on the 21st March 1978 May God rest his Soul, Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

This site is being developed by his nephew Liam Ó hAlmhain as a contribution to his memory, and to draw attention to other events to commemorate Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh and his wife Máirín (who died 25th January 1994).

 

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