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Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh

Irish judge and 5th President of Ireland (1911-1978)

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Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh was an Irish barrister, judge and Fianna Fáil politician who served as the president of Ireland from December 1974 to October 1976. Following a breakdown in relations with the government intensified by remarks made by a senior minister, he was the first president of Ireland to resign from office.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Bray wd
Died
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Place of death
Dublin wd
Citizenship
Ireland wd
Occupation
judge, politician, lawyer wd
Political party
Fianna Fáil wd
Education
University College Dublin, Saint Cronan's Boys' National School wd
Spouse
Máirín Uí Dhálaigh wd
Official website
cearbhallodalaigh.org wd

Positions held wd

  • president of Ireland (19 December 1974 – 22 October 1976)
  • Judge of the European Court of Justice (10 March 1973 – 19 December 1974)
  • Chief Justice of Ireland (16 June 1961 – 22 September 1973)
  • Judge of the Supreme Court of Ireland (3 November 1953 – 22 September 1973)
  • Attorney General of Ireland (14 June 1951 – 11 July 1953)

Questions

When was Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh born?
Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh was born on 12 February 1911 in Bray.
What positions has Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh held?
Positions held by Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh include: president of Ireland (1974–1976); Judge of the European Court of Justice (1973–1974); Chief Justice of Ireland (1961–1973); Judge of the Supreme Court of Ireland (1953–1973); Attorney General of Ireland (1951–1953).
Where did Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh study?
Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh was educated at University College Dublin, Saint Cronan's Boys' National School.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q380894 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh, 1975 (cropped).jpg by European Communities (CC BY 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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