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Judge bids emotional farewell on retirement
Summary
In a moving farewell, High Court judge Mr Justice Barry White thanked his family and colleagues on the eve of his retirement. He presided over his final case in the Central Criminal Court, where well‑wishers, including his wife and four children, gathered to celebrate his departure. Patrick Gageby SC praised the judge's eminence, while Dara Robinson echoed the sentiment on behalf of the Law Society. Liam Mulholland offered a happy retirement message from the DPP's office, and registrar Mary Feerick thanked him for making court work enjoyable. Sergeant Albert Bell sent Garda wishes. White reflected on the privilege and difficulty of judging, noting the need for a cold, calculated approach. He expressed gratitude to his wife and children for their support over 12 years and the entire marriage, before rising from the bench for the last time.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Judge bids emotional farewell on retirement. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 2014-09-11 Publication
Places mentioned
- High Court
- Central Criminal Court
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