He was Lord Justice of Ireland in 1359, 1364, and 1376.

He also acted several times as Lord Chief Justice of Ireland.

Between 1699 and 1711 he was six times a Lord Justice of Ireland.

Kildare was Lord Justice of Ireland in 1454 and between 1461 and 1470.

He was a Lord Justice of Ireland from 1766 to 1767.

In 1714 he served as Lord Justice of Ireland.

In 1691 he received his long overdue promotion as Lord Chief Justice of Ireland.

He served as Lord Chief Justice of Ireland between 1889 and 1913.

He was finally appointed Lord Chief Justice of Ireland in 1889, holding the office for twenty-four years.

In 1370 he was appointed Lord Chief Justice of Ireland and received 40 marks for his expenses.