HISTORY

Spanning four generations of the Reilly family, the law firm of James Reilly & Son has been part of the legal, commercial and sporting life of Clonmel for more than nine decades and is one of the oldest law firms in Tipperary. The current partners are Peter Reilly (B.A Mod.), Sinead Kennedy (B.C.L.) and James Reilly (LL.B. Dip. Trusts & Est. Plan).

James Reilly

Solicitor 1918 - 1962
Founded firm in 1923
Awarded Law Society silver medal. Prominent in the promotion of athletics, boxing & tennis in Clonmel.

Tom Reilly

Solicitor 1942 – 1973
Founding member & first president of Rathkeevin Macra na Feirme. Instrumental in the preservation of the West Gate in the 1960s & the revival of Clonmel Rugby Club.

Judge Michael Reilly

Solicitor 1970 - 1982
District Court Judge 1982 – 2007
Inspector of Prisons 2007 – 2016

Peter T. Reilly

Barrister at Law 1971
Solicitor 1977 - present

James Reilly

Solicitor 2006 – present

FAQ About Our History

When was James Reilly & Son Solicitors founded?

Our family law firm was founded by James Reilly in 1923. It has now spanned four generations of the Reilly family, and has been part of the Clonmel society for more than nine decades.

Are the solicitors at James Reilly & Son Solicitors members of the Tipperary Solicitors’ Bar Association?