Tributes paid after death of hugely regarded Mayo court clerk
The late John Healy was a hugely respected court clerk in Castlebar.
Warm tributes was paid at Castlebar District Court last week to retired court clerk John Healy, who passed away recently.
Mr Healty, from Rathbawn Road in Castlebar, had a long and distinguished career in the Courts Service.
Leading the tributes, solicitor Tom Walsh said he had very clear and fond memories of Mr Healy when he first met him as a young aspiring solicitor.
A chief clerk of the Castlebar District Court Office, Mr Healy served with integrity, honesty and commitment for 38 years before retiring in 2005.
He was held in great respect by everyone who worked with him, judges, solicitors, An Garda Síochána, Probation Service, the Press, his colleagues in the Courts Service, and also court users.
“His knowledge of the law and the court rules in particular was second to none, while his willingness to help others was one of his greatest attributes,” said Mr Walsh, who conveyed his deepest sympathy on behalf of the Mayo Solicitors' Bar Association to Mr Healy’s wife, Teresa, and his sons Mark and Adrian.
Judge Sandra Murphy said she also had fond memories of Mr Healy when she practiced as a solicitor.
“He was the consummate court clerk, always willing to help others, particularly those new to the court services and those involved in the legal profession,” said Judge Murphy.
She added: “He wasn’t just an excellent court clerk who had great knowledge of the District Court rules but he was also a kind and caring man and I wish to extend my sincere condolences to his wife Teresa and his sons Mark and Adrian.”
Garda Inspector Shane Fitzmaurice joined in the tributes to the late Mr Healy and extended sympathy to his family on their great loss.
