Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh
President of Ireland
Born
1911
114 years ago
Died
March 21st, 1978
47 years ago — 67 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Ireland
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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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