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John Blayney

1925 – 2018

Irish rugby player, barrister and judge

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About John Blayney

Lived 1925 – 2018 (aged 93). John Blayney was an Irish rugby union player, judge and barrister.

John Joseph Blayney (13 March 1925 – 17 June 2018) was an Irish rugby player, barrister and judge who served a Judge of the Supreme Court from 1992 to 1997 and a Judge of the High Court from 1973 to 1992.

John Blayney was the son of Alexander Joseph Blayney, who was a prominent Dublin surgeon at Mater Hospital.

On 12 December 1991, he was nominated as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Ireland by Taoiseach Charles Haughey. On 9 January 1992, he was appointed to the position by President Mary Robinson. Upon retirement from a long legal career, his position on the bench was filled by Judge Henry Denis Barron. During his retirement, he acted as chairman to the Blayney Inquiry into the "professional and business conduct" of a number of major Irish accountants and accounting firms.

Blayney has, on several occasions, sat on the bench for the European Court of Human Rights.

Blayney played rugby union for Ireland, earning one cap in 1950 in which he ran a 40-yard try against a Scottish side.

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Glenstal Abbey School
Also known as
John Joseph Blayney

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Blayney?

Irish rugby player, barrister and judge

When was John Blayney born?

John Blayney was born on 13 March 1925 in Ireland.

When did John Blayney die?

John Blayney died on 17 June 2018 in Dublin.

What was John Blayney's occupation?

John Blayney was a rugby union player, judge and barrister.

What nationality was John Blayney?

John Blayney was Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Blayney

· Wikidata: Q6222199

· DBpedia: John Blayney

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