Well-known defence counsel was ‘brave to the end’ , retired judge tells large congregation
Well-known senior counsel Patrick MacEntee was “the outstanding criminal lawyer of his generation”, a retired judge has told his funeral Mass inMr MacEntee brought “a deep understanding and respect for the Constitution”, ability to “skilfully” cross-examine, and “fearlessness in doing whatever was necessary” to ensure his client was properly and fairly represented.
Poet Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin, in her address, spoke about Mr MacEntee’s passion for, and many contributions to, the arts. The funeral of Patrick MacEntee at the Church of Mary Immaculate, Refuge of Sinners, Rathmines, Dublin. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Many serving and retired senior judges, barristers and solicitors were among a large attendance at the funeral Mass on Saturday in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Refuge of Sinners, Rathmines. Those present includedMichael MacEntee, Mr MacEntee’s brother, who lives in Vancouver, was the chief mourner. Mr MacEntee’s partner, Richard Reilly, who predeceased him, was warmly recalled in Mr Sheehan’s address..
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