Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh

President of Ireland

Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh - President of Ireland
Born

1911
114 years ago

Died

March 21st, 1978
46 years ago — 67 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Ireland

Links & References

Served as the President of Ireland from 1974 to 1976. Ó Dálaigh was a barrister and a member of Fianna Fáil. Prior to presidency, held roles as a judge in the Supreme Court of Ireland and as Chief Justice. His presidency was marked by the Constitutional Crisis of 1976, which involved a conflict with the government over the powers of the presidency. Resigned following this incident, making a significant political statement about the role of the presidency.

Served as President of Ireland from 1974 to 1976

Was a judge in the Supreme Court of Ireland

Resigned from presidency during a constitutional crisis

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