Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh
Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh was an Irish barrister and politician who served as the President of Ireland from 1974 to 1976, known for his commitment to civil rights and legal reform.
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Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh was a member of the Supreme Court who supported the validity of the 'political offence' claim for violent offences.
UUP leader might have point about an Irish Government apology for conduct in Troubles – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-07
Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh was part of a protest against film stereotyping in 1930.
‘I started to write Great Irish Wives without any idea I would be a widow by the time it went to print’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-14
Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh was a childhood friend of Chaim Herzog and later became president of Ireland.
Move to erase Chaim Herzog’s name and history is cruel hammer blow – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-02
Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh resigned as president after a confrontation with taoiseach Liam Cosgrave.
I got a sharp lesson in how protective Irish people are of our presidents – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-21
Ó Dálaigh had a distinguished legal career before he became president following the death of Childers.
All the presidents of Ireland so far, ranked from nine to one – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-13
Ó Dálaigh had a distinguished legal career before he became president following the death of Childers.
Our nine presidents of the Irish Republic, ranked from nine to one – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-13Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh referred an emergency powers bill to the Supreme Court in 1976.
What happens if a president is elected on a mandate to oppose the Government? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-19
Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh resigned in 1976 to protect the dignity and independence of the presidency.
The pain and shame that Bertie Ahern caused this country is not forgotten – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-26
Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh resigned in 1976 after being insulted by the minister for defence.
Has the public had enough of presidents like Michael D Higgins? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-11
Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh was the president who vied to represent Ireland at the canonisation of Oliver Plunkett.
Oliver Plunkett’s story would make a great film – it’s a shame modern, secular Ireland has forgotten him – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-06
The school’s past pupils include notable politicians such as president Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh.
Synge Street CBS board of management says it will ‘not proceed’ with move to Gaelcholáiste – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-14
