Place of Birth: Cork, County Cork, Ireland
Date of Birth: 1 August 1960
Ethnicity: Irish
Micheál Martin is an Irish politician. He has served as the 15th Taoiseach, since 27 June 2020. He also has been the leader of Fianna Fáil, since 26 January 2011, and Teachta Dála, since June 1989. He was the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, from 14 to 15 July 2020, and from 21 August 2020 to 2 September 2020; Leader of the Opposition, from 9 March 2011 to 27 June 2020; Minister for Foreign Affairs from 7 May 2008 to 18 January 2011; Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment from 29 September 2004 to 7 May 2008; Minister for Health and Children from 27 January 2000 to 29 September 2004; Minister for Education and Science from 26 June 1997 to 27 January 2000; and Lord Mayor of Cork from 20 June 1992 to 21 June 1993.
He is the son of Eileen “Lana” (Corbett) and Paddy Martin. He is married to Mary O’Shea, with whom he has five children, including Gaelic footballer Micheál Aodh Martin.
Micheál’s paternal grandfather was John Martin (the son of Philip Martin.
Micheál’s paternal grandmother was Mary Kate O’Leary (the daughter of John O’Leary).
Micheál’s maternal grandfather was Michael “Mick” Corbett (the son of Michael Corbett and Johanna Roche). Mick was born in Ballylanders, County Limerick. Micheál’s great-grandfather Michael was the son of Patrick Corbett and Eileen Hennessy. Johanna was the daughter of Laurence Roche. The surname Roche is of French origin.
Micheál’s maternal grandmother was Mary Rea (the daughter of Patrick Rea and Margaret Hennessy). Micheál’s grandmother Mary was born in Kilgullane, County Cork. Patrick was the son of Patrick Rea. Margaret was the daughter of John Hennessy.
Sources: News articles about Micheál’s family history – https://www.irishtimes.com
https://www.irishexaminer.com
Marriage record of Micheál’s paternal grandparents, – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie
Marriage record of Micheál’s maternal grandparents, Michael “Mick” Corbett and Mary Rea – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie
Birth record of Micheál’s maternal grandfather, Michael “Mick” Corbett – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie
Baptismal record of Micheál’s maternal grandfather, Michael “Mick” Corbett – https://www.ancestry.com
Marriage record of Micheál’s maternal great-grandparents, Michael Corbett and Johanna Roche – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie
Marriage record of Micheál’s maternal great-grandparents, Patrick Rea and Margaret Hennessy – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie
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