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11 Facts About Hugh Geoghegan

1.

Hugh Geoghegan was an Irish judge who served on the Supreme Court from 2000 to 2010 and on the High Court from 1992 to 2000.

2.

Hugh Geoghegan's father James Geoghegan was a judge of the Supreme Court.

3.

Hugh Geoghegan attended secondary school at Clongowes Wood College and received BCL and LLB degrees from University College Dublin.

4.

Hugh Geoghegan studied at the King's Inns in order to become a barrister.

5.

Hugh Geoghegan was called to the bar in Northern Ireland and in England and Wales.

6.

Hugh Geoghegan was a Public Service Arbitrator from 1982 to 1992.

7.

Hugh Geoghegan appeared before the tribunal of inquiry into the Stardust fire.

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8.

Hugh Geoghegan chaired a commission which recommended the formation of the Labour Relations Commission.

9.

Hugh Geoghegan was appointed to the High Court in December 1992.

10.

Hugh Geoghegan was elevated to the Supreme Court of Ireland in 2000, replacing Donal Barrington.

11.

Hugh Geoghegan retired in May 2010 and was replaced by Liam McKechnie.