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Conor Maguire
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| 3rd Chief Justice of Ireland | |
| In office 1 June 1946 – 11 June 1961 |
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| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | Seán T. O'Kelly |
| Preceded by | Timothy Sullivan |
| Succeeded by | Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh |
| Judge of the Supreme Court | |
| In office 4 May 1946 – 11 June 1961 |
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| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | Seán T. O'Kelly |
| President of the High Court | |
| In office 11 March 1936 – 4 May 1946 |
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| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | Domhnall Ua Buachalla |
| Preceded by | Timothy Sullivan |
| Succeeded by | George Gavan Duffy |
| Judge of the High Court | |
| In office 11 March 1936 – 4 May 1946 |
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| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | Domhnall Ua Buachalla |
| 4th Attorney General of Ireland | |
| In office 10 March 1932 – 2 November 1932 |
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| President | Éamon de Valera |
| Preceded by | John A. Costello |
| Succeeded by | James Geoghegan |
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office February 1932 – 8 March 1936 |
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| Constituency | National University |
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| Born | 16 December 1889 Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland |
| Died | 26 September 1971 (aged 81) Sandymount, Dublin, Ireland |
| Resting place | Shanganagh Cemetery, Shankill, Dublin, Ireland |
| Political party | Fianna Fáil |
| Spouse |
Nora Whelan
(m. 1917) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Clongowes Wood College |
| Alma mater | National University of Ireland |
Conor Alexander Maguire (born December 16, 1889 – died September 26, 1971) was an important Irish judge and politician. He held many high-ranking positions in Ireland's legal system. These included being the Chief Justice of Ireland and a judge in both the Supreme Court and the High Court. He also served as the Attorney General of Ireland. Before becoming a judge, he was a Teachta Dála (TD), which is a member of the Irish parliament.
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Early Life and Education
Conor Maguire was born in Claremorris, a town in County Mayo, Ireland, in 1889. He went to a well-known school called Clongowes Wood College. After that, he studied at University College Dublin (UCD).
Starting a Legal Society
While at UCD, Conor Maguire helped create a group called the Legal and Economic Society. This happened in 1911. Today, this group is known as the University College Dublin Law Society.
A Career in Law and Politics
After finishing his studies, Conor Maguire went back to County Mayo. There, he worked as a barrister, which is a type of lawyer who argues cases in court.
Role in Republican Courts
He played a key role in setting up Ireland's first working Republican Courts. These courts were created by Irish nationalists. They aimed to replace the existing British courts. These new courts helped to try people for crimes, settle disagreements, and deal with land issues.
Entering Politics
Conor Maguire was first elected to Dáil Éireann, the Irish parliament, in 1932. He was a member of the Fianna Fáil political party. He represented the National University area. He was re-elected in the 1933 election.
Becoming Attorney General
In March 1932, he was appointed as the Attorney General of the Irish Free State. This role means he was the chief legal advisor to the government. He served in this position for several months.
Moving to the Judiciary
In November 1936, Conor Maguire left his roles as Attorney General and as a TD. He was appointed as the President of the High Court and also as a Judge of the High Court. The High Court deals with serious legal cases.
Chief Justice of Ireland
In 1946, he received an even higher appointment. He became the Chief Justice of Ireland. This is the highest judicial position in Ireland. The Chief Justice is the head of the Supreme Court of Ireland. He served as Chief Justice until 1961.
Later Life
Conor Maguire passed away on September 26, 1971, in Sandymount, Dublin. He is buried in Shanganagh Cemetery in Shankill, Dublin.
