Prominent lawyer dies in Dublin

Prominent lawyer dies in Dublin


Mr Patrick J (Paddy) Madigan, Foxrock, Dublin, who has died peacefully at his home, following a long illness bravely borne, was formerly of Kiltimagh, Murrisk and Killadangan, Westport.
He was one of Dublin’s best-known lawyers and, throughout his legal career, was involved in a number of high-profile cases.
He was also a well-known political activist and had been involved with Fianna FΡil for a number of years before opting for an Independent political role. He served as a Dublin County Councillor and member of Dun Laoighre Corporation in the 1980’s and 1990’s.
Paddy Madigan was born in Kiltimagh but lived for many years in Killadangan, Westport.  He attended Kiltimagh National School, Murrisk National School, CBS, Westport, Rockwell College, UCG and UCD. He qualified as a solicitor and practised in Dublin. His wife, Patricia Madigan, was a barrister.
A keen rugby player in his youth, he captained Rockwell and UCG, and played for Lansdowne RFC. He was an enthusiastic tennis and squash player and in retirement took to sailing on his boat in Lough Derg. He was also secretary and member of the Mayo Association in Dublin in the 1960’s.
Six of their children entered the legal profession and his daughter Josepha Madigan is standing for Fine Gael in Stillorgan in next month’s local elections.
He was brother of Barbara Mayock (Westport), SeΡn Madigan (Westport and Dublin), the late Seamus Madigan (Westport) and the late Marie Hastings (Derrymore, Drummin, Westport). He was brother-in-law of John Mayock (Gortaroe, Westport) and Tadhg Hastings (Derrymore, Drummin).
Paddy, as he was popularly known to all, will be sadly missed by his wife Patricia, children Patrick, Josepha, Fenella, Vanora, Carleen and Edwina, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren Cillian, Ellen, Theo, Daniel, Luke, Sebastian, Arabella, Serena, Paddy and Nicole, extended family, colleagues and many friends.
Removal took place to the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour and, following Requiem Mass, burial took place in Shanganagh Cemetery.
Donations in Paddy’s memory, if desired, may be made to the Blackrock Hospice, Dublin.