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Michael Patrick Breen



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********** UNDER CONSTRUCTION **********

Born April 14th, 1961,  in Edgeware General Hospital, Middlesex (Northwest London), England

At age 16 moved to the village of Derradda, near Newport in County Mayo, on the West coast of Ireland. The home of my maternal grandmother,  Nora Duffy Tresnan.

Moved to California on July 24th, 1989.

Educated:
Alpha Preparatory School (Private) - Harrow (London)
Salvatorian College (Catholic Grammar) - Harrow Weald (London)

Employment:
ACTOR - Film, TV, Commercials, Video, Industrial, Theatre
Irish Set Dance Teacher & Choreograher
Part Time: Shamrock Video (Videographer)
Part Time: Universal Studios Hollywood (Sales Associate)
 
My Family

Father
Senan " Synie " Breen
of Ballyknock, Kilnamona, near Ennis in County Clare

Mother
Cecily Breen, born Cecilia Tresnan in London, England

Brother
Patrick " Pat " Breen  and Rosaleen McNea

Niece
Eleanor Breen

All residing in the village of Derradda, Newport,
County Mayo, Ireland
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Grandparents

Paternal Grandfather
Michael Breen
of Kiltumper, Kilmihil, County Clare
You can read about the Breen family home, and history
in
Kiltumper, in a series of books written and illustrated by
Niall Williams & Christine Breen

Paternal Grandmother
Annie " Ciss " O'Keefe (Breen)
of Ballyknock, Kilnamona, Ennis, County Clare

Maternal Grandfather
Patrick " Paddy " Tresnan
of Curragh, Gurteen, County Sligo

Maternal Grandmother
Nora Duffy (Tresnan)
of Derradda, Newport, County Mayo

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My Father's Family

1) Mary Breen (RIP)

2)
My Father- Synie Breen & Cecily Tresnan
          
Michael & Patrick

3) Joe Breen & Bridget Sullivan
          Michael & Brendan

4) Michael Breen & Joan Murray (RIP) 
        
  Kevin & Mary

5) John Breen & Ethna Broe
          Sharron

6) Patrick Breen & Josie Darby (RIP)
         
Carmel, Celia, Josephine & Deborah

7) *James Breen & Eileen Galvin
          Damien, Eilis, Ciaran & Ruari

8) Anne (Breen) Donnelly & Joe Donnelly
         
Lorraine & Declan

* JAMES BREEN (T.D.)
( T.D. =
Teachta Dala = Member of the Irish Parliament )
My uncle James is a former elected government official, representing the people of County Clare, Ireland.
His first time running for election and he 'topped the poll'
in his region, in the Irish General Election, May 18th, 2002. 
A very proud day for the Breen family!
James and my aunt Eileen live on their farm in
Ballyknock, Kilnamona, County Clare.
My father and all his siblings were born there.
James is also a wonderful singer, dancer and storyteller!!
Website:
http://jamesbreen.ie

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My Mother's Family

1) My Mother - Cecilia " Cecily " Tresnan & Synie Breen
         
Michael & Patrick

2) Patrick " Paddy "Tresnan (RIP) & Norah Keenan
          Marie
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