Judge Keenan Johnson to be Circuit Court President
Judge Keenan Johnson Pic: Courtesy GEMME Ireland

01 Jul 2026 judiciary Print

Judge Keenan Johnson to be Circuit Court President

The Government, at its meeting yesterday (30 June), agreed to nominate Judge Keenan Johnson of the Circuit Court as President of the Circuit Court.

The vacancy as President of the Circuit Court will arise due to the term of current President Ms Justice Patricia Ryan ending on 12 July.

Preparations for Sligo native Judge Johnson’s appointment as President of the Circuit Court will be made in due course.

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