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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 _______________________________________________
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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