Multi-Million Euro Estates Revealed in Recent Probate Filings

Prominent Figures Leave Significant Legacies Across Ireland

Recent probate filings reveal substantial estates left by several notable Irish figures, highlighting significant wealth and diverse backgrounds. The disclosures offer a glimpse into the financial landscapes of individuals who made their mark in various fields.

Widow of Renowned Psychiatrist Leaves Millions

Joan Mulcahy, the widow of the distinguished psychiatrist Dr. Michael Mulcahy, left an estate valued at €5.5 million upon her passing last October. Dr. Mulcahy was internationally recognized for his work in intellectual disability and championed the shift from institutional to community-based care in Ireland.

Notable Estates from Business and Public Service

Among other significant estates, former solicitor and Leitrim county registrar, Kevin Doherty, left €2.5 million. Margaret Goor, known for sailing the globe with her husband, bequeathed €8.4 million. Wicklow farmer Martin Patrick Carr‘s estate exceeded €9.5 million, while businessman Terence Crawford Johnson, associated with the Johnston Brothers distribution company, left €7.79 million.

Diverse Legacies Across the Country

Further filings include those of Marie Crosbie from Co. Kildare, whose estate was valued at €8.5 million, and John (Sean) Lyons of Co. Wicklow, with an estate of €6.9 million. James J Swan from Co. Meath left €4.09 million, and Catherine Boylan of Co. Kildare bequeathed over €3.1 million. Michael Behan from Dublin’s Rathgar estate was valued at more than €3.6 million.

These reported values encompass all assets, including property and investments. The average net worth of Irish households has seen fluctuations, with recent figures from the Central Statistics Office indicating a complex economic landscape.