Tributes paid to West Cork judge on his retirement

James McNulty praised by colleagues for his professionalism, sense of justice, and 'great understanding of how West Cork works'

District Court Judge James McNulty with fellow Judges Helen Boyle and John King in the packed courtroom in Clonakilty where well-wishers including judges, barristers, solicitors, and gardaí gathered to pay tribute to him on his retirement. Picture: Andy Gibson

Clonakilty courthouse in West Cork was packed  as judges, barristers, solicitors, senior gardaí and Courts Service staff gathered to pay tribute to retiring district court judge James McNulty. 

Judge McNulty was joined by his wife Betty and three daughters Sarah, Fiona and Grace as he donned his judge’s robes for the last time following a 23-year career as a judge, 19 of which he spent in West Cork.