Celebrating the 125th anniversary of the founding of P. O'Connor & Son Solicitors, Swinford, in 1900. Pictured at a function in Belleek Castle, Ballina, were, at back, Katie Cadden, Kevin Durkan, Aileen McGing, Niamh Breslin, Dean Carney. At front are Neil Reilly, Samantha Geraghty, Gillian O'Connor, Pat O'Connor, William O'Connor, Colleen O'Connor, Siobhan Durkan and Michael Doherty. Picture: John O'Grady.

Mayo legal firm celebrates 125th anniversary

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A Mayo legal firm has celebrated its 125th anniversary.

P. O'Connor & Son Solicitors, The Old House, Market Square, Swinford, was established in 1900.

Pat O'Connor and his wife Gillian.

A function took place at Belleek Castle, Ballina, to mark the special occasion.

Pat O'Connor with his team of solicitors.

The firm was founded in December 1900 by Patrick O’Connor (1874-1942).

Patrick O’Connor, 1874–1942.

He was a member of a prominent business family in Swinford and president of the Mayo Solicitors’ Bar Association from 1932 to 1942.

The O’Connor family has a long tradition in legal practice in Ireland.

Thomas V. O’Connor (1916-1988) was a solicitor, coroner and the President of the Law Society of Ireland in 1972.

Thomas V. O’Connor, 1916-1988.

John W. O’Connor (1918-1978) was a barrister and a Circuit Court Judge.

Moya O’Connor (1917-1998) was a solicitor and deputy coroner.

Moya O’Connor 1917-1998.

In 2023, the Law Society Ireland celebrated 100 years of pioneering women in the profession and paid tribute to the first 100 women admitted to the roll, including Moya O’Connor.

Moya O’Connor was admitted to the roll of solicitors in 1941 and her legal legacy has inspired four nephews and three grand-nephews to follow in her footsteps.

Patrick O’Connor, senior partner, is a solicitor and notary public. He served as Coroner for Mayo for 38 years before his retirement from the role in October 2024.

In 1998, he was president of the Law Society of Ireland. He has three brothers, all of whom are practising lawyers based in Dublin.

The firm's reputation has been built on traditions of integrity, confidentiality and efficiency.

The firm prides itself on its friendly and professional approach to its clients. The policy of the firm is to give efficient service at a reasonable cost.

P O’Connor & Son approaches all problems in a confident and modern way, endeavouring to reach practical and cost-efficient solutions to all problems.

Teams are assigned to work on matters thereby drawing on the many different areas of expertise of our lawyers and staff.

Lawyers and staff have achieved excellence in their respective areas of expertise and have proven track records.

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