Enda Marren
Enda Marren is a solicitor and a member of the Irish Council of State. Born December 12, 1934 in Killasser, Swinford, Co. Mayo. The son of Patrick Marren and Eileen Horkan. After a primary education at Knocks National School, where his parents were his teachers, he went to Rockwell College near Cashel, Co. Tipperary. In addition to his studies, he was an accomplished sportsman, representing the school in athletics and rugby. He was a member of the Munster Schools Senior Cup winning team in 1953. He went to University College Dublin where he graduated with a BA and LL.B degrees before qualifying as a lawyer and being admitted to the Role of Solicitors at the Incorporated Law Society in 1958. The same year he founded Martin E. Marren & Co., Solicitors and served as senior partner in the firm until 1996, when he was succeeded by his son, Paul.[1]
Enda Marren became involved with the Fine Gael Party in Dublin during the 1960s, becoming a member of the National Executive. When Dr. Garret Fitzgerald became leader of Fine Gael in 1977, he initiated a major modernisation programme. Enda Marren became one of his close advisors and, together with Ted Nealon, Bill O'Herlihy, Pat Heneghan and Frank Flannery, brought flair, organisational skills and professionalism to the Party. They became known as 'the National Handlers' , a name given to them by Mayo born journalist, John Healy.
Over the years Enda Marren served on the boards of many public and private bodies. He served on the first Law Reform Commission (1975-80); The National Film Studios of Ireland at Ardmore, Bray, Co. Wicklow; The Rehab Group; Bord Gais; Aer Lingus; Bord Failte; the Garda Siochana Complaints Appeal Board and as chairman of the Army Pensions Board. He was also one of the founders of the Irish Committee of UNICEF and served as chairman for a number of years.
He is married to Nuala, née Craig, and has five children. Proud of his Mayo roots, he served as chairman (1965-66) and president (1975-77) of the Mayo association in Dublin.
In 2004 he was appointed to the Irish Council of State by the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ O'Hara, Bernard (2011). Killasser: History of a Mayo Parish, pp 344-346, Killasser/Callow Heritage Society, Co.Mayo, Ireland. ISBN 978-0-9547493-9-2
- ^ Council of State: composition, Irish Times, July 18, 2009.
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