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Recent Event
Micheal Martin, TD - Leadership in Difficult Times
Region: Munster
Speaker: Micheál Martin, TD
Venue: Clarion Hotel Cork
Price for SII Members: EUR 15 catering charge
Price for non-SII Members: EUR 80 to include full breakfast
Type of Event: Breakfast Seminar
Micheál Martin, Party Leader, Fianna Fáil
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Micheál Martin was born in Turners Cross, Cork, in 1960, the son of Paddy Martin, formerly of CIE and ex-Irish International boxer, and Lana Corbett. He was educated locally, at Scoil Chríost Rí and Coláiste Chríost Rí, and remains a frequent visitor to both schools.
He later attended University College Cork where he qualified with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Micheál subsequently completed his Master of Arts thesis in Political History, before deciding to embark on a career as a secondary school teacher in Presentation Brothers College, Cork. It was at UCC that a keen interest in politics was developed and Micheál has been a member of the Fianna Fáil National Executive since 1988. Terms were also served as Chairman of Ógra Fianna Fáil and as a member of the Commission on the Aims and Structures of Fianna Fáil.
In March 2009, Micheál published a book from a thesis he wrote while studying at UCC, 'Freedom to Choose: Cork and Party Politics in Ireland 1918-1932' is published by Collins Press. A keen sports fan he is a strong supporter of Nemo Rangers and Cork GAA.
