Henry Barron | |
|---|---|
| Judge of the Supreme Court | |
| In office 1 June 1997 – 21 May 2000 | |
| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | Mary Robinson |
| Judge of the High Court | |
| In office 20 December 1982 – 30 May 1997 | |
| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | Patrick Hillery |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 May 1928 Dalkey, Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 25 February 2010 (aged 81) Merrion Road, Dublin, Ireland |
| Spouse |
Rosalind Barron
(m. 1956; died 1997) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Saint Columba's College |
| Alma mater | Trinity College Dublin |
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.[1]
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.[2] His wife Rosalind, was the granddaughter of Philip Baker (chess player)