The outgoing Chief Justice, Mr Justice Keane, sat for the last time in the Supreme Court today.
Outgoing Chief Justice, Mr Justice Keane
Tributes were paid by leading lawyers to Mr Justice Keane during an hour-long service celebrating his 50 years in the courts.
Mr Justice Keane's career extends over 50 years and saw him progress from being called to the Bar and later elevated to the position of High Court judge.
He later become a member of the Supreme Court and was elevated to the position of Chief Justice in 2000.