Henry Barron (judge)

Henry Barron (25 May 1928 – 25 February 2010) was an Irish judge who served as a Judge of the Supreme Court from 1997 to 2000 and a Judge of the High Court from 1982 to 1997.

Henry Barron
Judge of the Supreme Court
In office
1 June 1997  21 May 2000
Nominated byGovernment of Ireland
Appointed byMary Robinson
Judge of the High Court
In office
20 December 1982  30 May 1997
Nominated byGovernment of Ireland
Appointed byPatrick Hillery
Personal details
Born(1928-05-25)25 May 1928
Dalkey, Dublin, Ireland
Died25 February 2010(2010-02-25) (aged 81)
Merrion Road, Dublin, Ireland
Resting placeDolphins Barn Jewish Cemetery, Dublin, Ireland
Spouse
Rosalind Barron
(m. 1956; died 1997)
Children4
EducationSaint Columba's College
Alma materTrinity College Dublin

He was known for granting Ireland's first divorce in 1997, and for his investigation into the 1974 Dublin and Monaghan bombings. His report on the bombings became known as the Barron Report, and it made a contribution towards the 2005 Commission of Investigation: Dublin and Monaghan Bombings 1974.

He was president of the Irish Jewish Museum. His wife Rosalind, was the granddaughter of Philip Baker (chess player)

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