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Lord Glenavy

Sir James Henry Mussen Campbell, Bt., 1st Baron Glenavy, PC, QC. was born in Dublin in 1851. Campbell graduated from the University of Dublin (Trinity College) a Bachelor of the Arts in 1874. He was called to the Irish bar in 1878, being made a Queen’s Counsel in 1892.

Campbell was elected to Parliament in 1898, being called to the English bar a year later. He was made Solicitor General for Ireland in 1903, as well as being appointed an Irish Privy Counsellor. He rose to become Lord Chief Justice of Ireland in 1916, being made a baronet the following year, and Lord Chancellor of Ireland the year after that (1918). Sir James was ennobled as 1st Baron Glenavy upon relinquishing office in 1921.

Ireland was partitioned in the following year, and Lord Glenavy became the first Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann (Presiding officer of the Irish senate). In 1923, he chaired the judicial committee investigating the establishment of a new courts system for the Irish Free State. His proposals were implemented the following year in the Courts of Justice Act 1924, forming the Irish courts as they remain today.

Having served one six-year term in the Seanad, he did not seek re-election in 1928, and died three years later in 1931. Holding the largely honorary position of President of the College Historical Society (“the Hist”), Dublin University’s debating society, from 1925, he was succeeded upon his death by his fellow Irish Protestant, Douglas Hyde, who himself later became the first President of Ireland from 1938 until 1945.

Published at 10:27 pm on Saturday 10 March 2007. Categories: Art Great Britain History Ireland Tags: .
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Cracking portrait.

— Farkas 11 Mar 2007 8:21 pm

Who painted the portrait? Sir William Orpen?

— Peter 11 Mar 2007 11:24 pm

bloody irish.

— ja 12 Mar 2007 6:07 pm

Who painted the portrait? Sir William Orpen?

I did not know, but after a little research it turns out indeed it was by Sir William Orpen.

— Andrew Cusack 12 Mar 2007 7:45 pm

I wondered if you might be able to help me in my quest for information.
Here in County Tyrone, we are about to commemorated the life of one of Ireland’s greatest mathematicians- James MacCullagh. More detail on our website. We know that the only hope of finding a descendant lies in the Campbell connection.
James Mussen Campbell was married to James MacCullagh’s niece,Emily.
We know that as the line continued, Patrick Campbell(1913-1980) is the most recent descendant- that is until I read recently that Patrick had one daughter.
Therein lies my only hope of getting a descendant of Professor James MacCullagh (1809-1847) in Ireland. Time is running out – our celebration is in May!

I would be most grateful for any information or pointers in any direction. Please note that this is a very valid and genuine request. Further details are on glenellyhistorical.org.uk

Rose Mary

— Rose Mary 25 Feb 2009 2:59 am

Dear Rose Mary, Just came across this now. I am Patrick Campbell´s daughter. I can´t imagine how I could be of any help but do get in touch if you wish. Sorry to have missed the celebration.

— Bridid Campbell 11 Oct 2009 9:00 am

Please contact me if you get this message Bridid.
I can be contacted at rsoemary.mu@hotmail.co.uk

Very much looking forward to hearing from you.

Rose Mary

— Rose Mary Murphy 16 Oct 2009 6:04 pm

Correction to contact details

rosemary.mu@hotmail.co.uk

Thanks
Rose Mary

— Rose Mary Murphy 16 Oct 2009 6:05 pm

I would be most grateful if someone might suggest where the portrait of Lord Glenavy is housed.

Thank you

Rose Mary

rosemary.mu@hotmail.co.uk

— Rose Mary Murphy 1 Nov 2009 5:55 pm

Dear Ms. Campbell, the family connection with Bank of Ireland is strong. I wonder if you might drop me a line as you might be interested in seeing the building if ever in Dublin. Best wishes. John

— John McGrath 12 Mar 2015 11:01 am
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