Tom O’Higgins
Tom O’Higgins was a distinguished Irish lawyer who served as Chief Justice of Ireland from 1974 to 1984. He played a significant role in the Irish judiciary, participating in numerous landmark cases and contributing to the development of Irish law. His legacy continues through his family, including his daughter Derval FitzGerald, who is married to Mark FitzGerald, a prominent figure in the Irish real estate market.
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Recent news mentions
Tom O’Higgins was the new chief justice who ordered the extradition of Dominic McGlinchey.
UUP leader might have point about an Irish Government apology for conduct in Troubles – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-07
Tom O'Higgins was a candidate who contested against Éamon de Valera in a historic election.
Six things to watch when presidential election ballot boxes are opened – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-25
Tom O’Higgins is referenced as a candidate for president in 1966 and 1973.
Catherine Connolly is going to win. Heather Humphreys needs to be a better loser – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-21
Tom O'Higgins is the estate agent handling the sale of Windward.
Former fisherman’s cottage next to the Forty Foot in Sandycove for €2.5m – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-16
O’Higgins could speak Irish, said O’Brien, 'purposefully, effectively and substantially'.
Two out of three candidates for the presidency can’t speak fluent Irish. That matters – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-26
Tom O’Higgins is mentioned as the late father of Derval FitzGerald and a former chief justice who worked with Garret FitzGerald.
Rathmines home of former taoiseach now owned by son, Sherry FitzGerald founder, for €3.75m – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-11
