In
Loving Memory of
Comd. Michael J. MARREN
O. C. 3rd Battalion, Sligo Brigade
I.R.A.
who died July 12th, 1921
Aged 32 years.
Erected by comrades and friends as a token
of esteem to a true and fearless
soldier of freedom.
From the Corran Herold, 2021/2022, Michael J. Marren: Centenary of his Death
Submitted by Padraig Doddy
On the 21st July,1921 Commandant Michael J. Marren was accidentally drowned in Strandhill. Marren's feats are legendary in the South Sligo area where he grew up and commanded the Gurteen Battalion of the IRA during the Irish War of Independence. After the body had been recovered from the sea twelve days later and buried in Mount Irwin Cemetery near Gurteen, Canon O'Connor officiated at the graveside. In his eulogy he said, "…a brave soldier or a more fearless companion of the Irish cause never breathed the breath of life; a man universally beloved by his own people and by everyone within the circle of his acquaintance." For many years afterwards, the Marren Marathon was held each year. This was a race from Strandhill to Gurteen via Sligo, Ballisodare, Collooney and Ballymote, a distance of just over 26 miles and the first three winners were J. J. O'Connor (1927), Army A C.; D. J. McKeon, Blackrock, Dublin A.C. (1928) and D. J. McKeon, Dublin (1929). Perhaps a revival of the Marren Marathon could be organised? The following song was composed by his mother Mrs Marren of Knocknaskeagh - before she died when she was over 80 years
Loving Memory of
Comd. Michael J. MARREN
O. C. 3rd Battalion, Sligo Brigade
I.R.A.
who died July 12th, 1921
Aged 32 years.
Erected by comrades and friends as a token
of esteem to a true and fearless
soldier of freedom.
From the Corran Herold, 2021/2022, Michael J. Marren: Centenary of his Death
Submitted by Padraig Doddy
On the 21st July,1921 Commandant Michael J. Marren was accidentally drowned in Strandhill. Marren's feats are legendary in the South Sligo area where he grew up and commanded the Gurteen Battalion of the IRA during the Irish War of Independence. After the body had been recovered from the sea twelve days later and buried in Mount Irwin Cemetery near Gurteen, Canon O'Connor officiated at the graveside. In his eulogy he said, "…a brave soldier or a more fearless companion of the Irish cause never breathed the breath of life; a man universally beloved by his own people and by everyone within the circle of his acquaintance." For many years afterwards, the Marren Marathon was held each year. This was a race from Strandhill to Gurteen via Sligo, Ballisodare, Collooney and Ballymote, a distance of just over 26 miles and the first three winners were J. J. O'Connor (1927), Army A C.; D. J. McKeon, Blackrock, Dublin A.C. (1928) and D. J. McKeon, Dublin (1929). Perhaps a revival of the Marren Marathon could be organised? The following song was composed by his mother Mrs Marren of Knocknaskeagh - before she died when she was over 80 years
In
Loving Memory of
Comd. Michael J. MARREN
O. C. 3rd Battalion, Sligo Brigade
I.R.A.
who died July 12th, 1921
Aged 32 years.
Erected by comrades and friends as a token
of esteem to a true and fearless
soldier of freedom.
From the Corran Herold, 2021/2022, Michael J. Marren: Centenary of his Death
Submitted by Padraig Doddy
On the 21st July,1921 Commandant Michael J. Marren was accidentally drowned in Strandhill. Marren's feats are legendary in the South Sligo area where he grew up and commanded the Gurteen Battalion of the IRA during the Irish War of Independence. After the body had been recovered from the sea twelve days later and buried in Mount Irwin Cemetery near Gurteen, Canon O'Connor officiated at the graveside. In his eulogy he said, "…a brave soldier or a more fearless companion of the Irish cause never breathed the breath of life; a man universally beloved by his own people and by everyone within the circle of his acquaintance." For many years afterwards, the Marren Marathon was held each year. This was a race from Strandhill to Gurteen via Sligo, Ballisodare, Collooney and Ballymote, a distance of just over 26 miles and the first three winners were J. J. O'Connor (1927), Army A C.; D. J. McKeon, Blackrock, Dublin A.C. (1928) and D. J. McKeon, Dublin (1929). Perhaps a revival of the Marren Marathon could be organised? The following song was composed by his mother Mrs Marren of Knocknaskeagh - before she died when she was over 80 years
Loving Memory of
Comd. Michael J. MARREN
O. C. 3rd Battalion, Sligo Brigade
I.R.A.
who died July 12th, 1921
Aged 32 years.
Erected by comrades and friends as a token
of esteem to a true and fearless
soldier of freedom.
From the Corran Herold, 2021/2022, Michael J. Marren: Centenary of his Death
Submitted by Padraig Doddy
On the 21st July,1921 Commandant Michael J. Marren was accidentally drowned in Strandhill. Marren's feats are legendary in the South Sligo area where he grew up and commanded the Gurteen Battalion of the IRA during the Irish War of Independence. After the body had been recovered from the sea twelve days later and buried in Mount Irwin Cemetery near Gurteen, Canon O'Connor officiated at the graveside. In his eulogy he said, "…a brave soldier or a more fearless companion of the Irish cause never breathed the breath of life; a man universally beloved by his own people and by everyone within the circle of his acquaintance." For many years afterwards, the Marren Marathon was held each year. This was a race from Strandhill to Gurteen via Sligo, Ballisodare, Collooney and Ballymote, a distance of just over 26 miles and the first three winners were J. J. O'Connor (1927), Army A C.; D. J. McKeon, Blackrock, Dublin A.C. (1928) and D. J. McKeon, Dublin (1929). Perhaps a revival of the Marren Marathon could be organised? The following song was composed by his mother Mrs Marren of Knocknaskeagh - before she died when she was over 80 years
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