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Brendan O'Regan

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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."

Brendan O'Regan - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Irish businessman Brendan O'Regan Born ( 1917-05-15 ) 15 May 1917 Sixmilebridge , County Clare , Ireland Died 2 February 2008 (2008-02-02) (aged 90) England Known for Development of Shannon Airport and the Shannon Free Zone 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. [ 1 ] He was involved in promoting peace in Northern Ireland and co-operation betw

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