Sir John Esmonde, 16th Baronet facts for kids

Sir John Henry Grattan Esmonde (born June 27, 1928 – died May 16, 1987) was an important Irish politician and judge. He held the special title of the 16th Baronet of the Esmonde family. Sir John was a member of the Fine Gael political party, which is one of the main parties in Ireland.

He was also a very skilled lawyer, known as a Senior Counsel. This means he was one of the top lawyers in the country. Sir John was elected to Dáil Éireann, which is the main part of Ireland's parliament. He served as a Teachta Dála (TD), which is like being a Member of Parliament, for the Wexford area.

Sir John Esmonde: Politician and Judge

Sir John Esmonde had a career that combined law and politics. He followed in the footsteps of his father and uncle, who were also politicians. His work helped shape laws and decisions in Ireland during his time.

Early Life and Education

John Esmonde was born in Dublin, Ireland, on June 27, 1928. He grew up and went to school in Ireland. He attended Blackrock College, a well-known school. After that, he studied law at University College Dublin and King's Inns. These are important places for learning to become a lawyer in Ireland.

Political Career

Sir John Esmonde became a politician with the Fine Gael party. In the 1973 Irish general election, he was elected as a TD for the Wexford area. This meant he represented the people of Wexford in the Irish parliament. He worked as a TD until the 1977 Irish general election. In that election, he did not win his seat again.

Becoming a Judge

After leaving parliament in 1977, Sir John Esmonde was appointed as a judge. The government at the time chose him to be a judge of the Circuit Court. This court handles many different types of legal cases across Ireland. He was assigned to work in the Western Circuit, which covers a specific region of Ireland. Sir John served as a Circuit Court judge until he passed away in 1987.

A Family of Politicians

The Esmonde family had a strong history in Irish politics. Sir John's uncle, Sir John Esmonde, 14th Baronet, was also a Fine Gael TD for Wexford. He served in parliament from 1937 to 1951. Sir John's father, Sir Anthony Esmonde, 15th Baronet, continued this tradition. He was a Fine Gael TD for Wexford from 1951 until 1973, the same year Sir John was first elected. This shows how politics was a big part of their family's life.

See also

• Families in the Oireachtas