Death of ex-judge Kieran O'Connor

Former Circuit Court judge Kieran O’Connor died in hospital yesterday.

Former Circuit Court judge Kieran O’Connor died in hospital yesterday.

Mr O’Connor, Clonskeagh, Dublin, died at St Vincent’s University Hospital. He was pre-deceased by his wife, Elsie.

He is survived by his children, Rhona and Barry, and his sisters and brothers. He also leaves behind his daughter-in-law, Catharine, and two granddaughters, Kate and Anna.

His removal takes place this evening from St Vincents mortuary, arriving at the Sacred Heart Church in Donnybrook at 6pm.

The funeral will be held after 11.30am Mass at Donnybrook tomorrow and afterwards to Mount Jerome crematorium in Harold’s Cross.

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