John Blayney facts for kids
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John Blayney
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| Judge of the Supreme Court | |
| In office 9 January 1992 – 21 March 1997 |
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| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | Mary Robinson |
| Judge of the High Court | |
| In office 24 July 1973 – 8 January 1992 |
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| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh |
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| Born |
John Joseph Blayney
13 March 1925 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 17 June 2018 (aged 93) Dublin, Ireland |
| Spouse |
Bernadette Boullier
(m. 1953) |
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| Children | 6 |
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John Joseph Blayney (born March 13, 1925 – died June 17, 2018) was an important Irish person. He was a talented rugby player. He also worked as a barrister, which is a type of lawyer. Later, he became a judge.
He served as a judge in the High Court from 1973 to 1992. After that, he became a judge in the Supreme Court from 1992 to 1997.
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Who Was John Blayney?
John Blayney was born in Dublin, Ireland. His father was Alexander Joseph Blayney. Alexander was a well-known surgeon in Dublin. He worked at the Mater Hospital.
John Blayney went to Belvedere College and Glenstal Abbey School. He then studied at University College Dublin. He also studied law at King's Inns. This is a special place where people train to become barristers and judges.
Becoming a Judge
John Blayney had a long career in law. He first became a judge in the High Court. This happened on July 24, 1973. He was appointed by Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh, who was the President of Ireland at the time.
Later, on December 12, 1991, he was chosen to be a judge in the Supreme Court. The Taoiseach (Ireland's Prime Minister), Charles Haughey, nominated him. On January 9, 1992, Mary Robinson, the President of Ireland, officially appointed him.
What Did He Do as a Judge?
As a judge, John Blayney helped make important decisions for Ireland. He worked in both the High Court and the Supreme Court. These courts deal with serious legal cases.
He also sometimes worked for the European Court of Human Rights. This court helps protect human rights across Europe. It shows how respected he was as a judge.
After he retired from being a judge, he led a special investigation. This investigation looked into the work of some major accountants in Ireland.
John Blayney the Rugby Player
Before he became a judge, John Blayney was a skilled rugby player. He played for the Irish national rugby team. He earned one "cap" in 1950. A cap means he played in an official international match.
In that match, he scored a fantastic try against Scotland. He ran 40 yards with the ball to score. This shows he was a very athletic person.
