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Charles Casey
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| Judge of the High Court | |
| In office 1 August 1951 – 12 June 1952 |
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| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | Seán T. O'Kelly |
| 11th Attorney General of Ireland | |
| In office 21 April 1950 – 12 June 1951 |
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| Taoiseach | John A. Costello |
| Preceded by | Cecil Lavery |
| Succeeded by | Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh |
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| Born | 21 September 1895 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 11 February 1952 (aged 56) Dublin, Ireland |
| Political party | Fine Gael |
| Spouse | Helen Hanlon (m. 1925; d. 1952) |
| Children | 8 |
| Education | Castleknock College |
| Alma mater | University College Dublin |
Charles Casey (born September 21, 1895 – died February 11, 1952) was an important Irish lawyer and judge. He served as a Judge of the High Court, a very important court in Ireland, from 1951 to 1952. Before that, he was the Attorney General of Ireland, the chief legal advisor to the government, from 1950 to 1951.
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Who Was Charles Casey?
Charles Casey was a respected figure in Irish law and government. He held two very important roles during his career. First, he was the Attorney General, advising the government on legal matters. Later, he became a judge in the High Court, where serious legal cases are decided.
Early Life and Education
Charles Casey was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1895. He came from a well-off family. His father was Dr. Charles Casey. Charles was the second son of Dr. Casey and his wife, Mary Genevieve Conran.
He attended the O'Connell Schools and Castleknock College. These schools helped him prepare for his future career. During World War I, he served in the 16th (Irish) Division.
A Career in Law
After his education and military service, Charles Casey pursued a career in law. He became a lawyer in 1923. This means he was officially allowed to represent people in court. In 1941, he became a Senior Counsel. This is a special title given to experienced and highly respected lawyers.
Serving the Government
In 1950, the Taoiseach (Ireland's Prime Minister), John A. Costello, chose Charles Casey to be the Attorney General of Ireland. He took over this role from Cecil Lavery. As Attorney General, he was the main legal advisor to the Irish government.
The next year, in 1951, Charles Casey was appointed a judge of the High Court. This was a very high position in the legal system. Sadly, he passed away in 1952, after serving as a judge for only fifteen months.
Family Life
Charles Casey married Helen Hanlon in 1928. They had eight children together. Helen lived for many years after Charles passed away.
