Dr Brendan O'Regan CBE
(1917-2008)

Doctor (unknown type), businessman, visionary, public servant, and Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (from 1993)

Died aged c. 91

Brendan O'Regan CBE (1917–2008) was an Irish businessman responsible for developing Shannon Airport, inventing the concept of the duty-free shop and transforming the Shannon Region of Ireland. He was involved in promoting peace in Northern Ireland and co-operation between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. He has been described as one of Ireland's "most noted peace ambassadors and initiators of commercial and industrial projects". In a tribute to him, President Mary McAleese said that O'Regan was "a true visionary" and "leaves a legacy that permeates throughout all levels of economic, social and cultural life in Ireland."

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Dr. Brendan O'Regan ( 1917 - 2008 ) businessman, public servant and visionary was born in this house 15th May 1917

Sixmilebridge Square, Sixmilebridge, Ireland where they was born (1917)