Jack Phelan: Solicitor left immense mark during a 30-year career

The death of John P (Jack) Phelan, solicitor, on Saturday, March 21, has removed one of the most memorable and admirable members of the legal profession in Munster.

Born in Waterford in 1932, Jack studied law and practised in Carlow initially, joining Barry O’Meara and Son Solicitors in 1967. He later became a partner in conjunction with John A O’Meara, a scrum-half for Ireland from 1951 to 1958.

Jack’s service to business and personal activities were giant: He was legal contributor to Irish Refining, the B&I Line, Cork Celtic, and Examiner Publications Cork over a 30-year career.