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GAZETTE
APRIL 1989
John J. Nash
An App r ec i a t i on
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His many friends and colleagues
were deeply shocked by the news
of John Nash's tragic death two
weeks ago in a road accident in
Gran Canaria. John, who practised
as a solicitor in Thurles and
Templemore for over 50 years, had
become a legend in his lifetime.
Educated at Rockwell College
and UCD he secured first place in
his degree and solicitors' finals,
winning the coveted Findlater Gold
Medal and a First Class Exhibition.
Further honours came with the
M.A. and LL.B. Degrees. He aimed
at excellence in all he did. A leading
advocate, his knowledge of law
was legendary. Fearless in the
pursuit of justice he acted in many
causes ce/ebres
and established
legal principles which now form
part of decided case law here and
in Britain.
He was a member of the Incor-
porated Law Society for over 40
years and was President in 1959.
Elected to the Senate in 1961 he
served with distinction for twelve
years, making notable contribu-
tions both in committee and in the
chamber. A versatile public speaker
he excelled in impromptu debate.
Always loyal to his alma mater,
he was President of Rockwell
College Union in the 1960s.
John was no dry academic or
"book in breeches." His subtle
sense of humour often surfaced to
break a deadlock in serious negoti-
ations. An amusing raconteur, he
had an endless fund of anecdotes,
garnered from his wide experience.
In addition to his busy practice
John found time to advance
industrial and community devel-
opment in Templemore. He played
a leading part in introducing the
Lancegaye Safety Glass firm to the
town and successfully directed
Tipperary Glass Company up to a
short time ago. As town clerk of
Templemore in the thirties he
piloted a major building scheme to
rehouse the occupants of
substandard dwellings in the town.
All aspects of his career were
infused by a deep Christian faith.
Many worthy causes benefited
from his unobstrusive charity.
In his college days he was a
useful athlete and boxer. He
continued to swim and to take long
walks up to the day of his death.
Truly a case of
mens sana in
corpore
sano.
His intellect
undiminished and his physique still
strong, John Nash never grew old.
Such a towering personality must
find a place among Tipperary's
outstanding
sons.
To
his
heartbroken wife, Thérese, who
was ever by his side and to his
sorrowing brothers and sisters goes
our deepest sympathy.
P.P.R.
(Reprinted with permission of
Irish Times)
Dr Keith W Snape
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FORUM
The next Employment Forum will
be held in the Lecture Hall,
Blackhall Place, Dublin 7, at
6.00p.m. on Thursday 20th April,
1989.
The employment situation in
Ireland will be reviewed. There
will be speakers from a leading
legal Employment Agency with
offices in London and Dublin and
from an Irish solicitor familiar
with the legal employment scene
in New York.
Admission is free and all inter-
ested solicitors and solicitors'
apprentices are welcome.
Teresa Hughes
An App r ec i a t i on
When I first heard the news of Teresa Hughes'final illness, my
response was one of resigned despair that here once more was one
of life's angels being loaded with life's misery. However, the dignity
and grace with which she bore her burden was an inspiration to
all who had the good forturne to know her.
It is indicative of her character that she continued in her position
in the battlefront we call the Law Society Rooms at the Four Courts
almost to the very end and despite all her problems she remained
courteous, smiling, efficient and helpful to all.
I count myself lucky, as I know do many of my colleagues, to have
known her. Our sympathy must go in full measure to her family on
their sad loss.
J.O.
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