Shay Hennessy

Background

Hennessy, Shay was born on December 6, 1947 in Dublin, Ireland. Son of Thomas James and Theresa Mary Hennessy.

Education

Intermedicate Certified, Colaiste Muvire, Dublin, 1963; Leaving Certified, Colaiste Muvire, Dublin, 1965.

Career

Promotions assistant, Miami Showband, Dublin, 1967-1970; sales representative, Solomon & Peres Ltd., Dublin, 1970-1975; general manager, Solomon & Peres Ltd., Dublin, 1977-1979; regional manager, Agricultural and Mechanical Records, Dublin, 1975-1977; general manager, Pickwick Records Ltd., Dublin, 1979-1984; managing director, Crashed Music, Dublin, 1986-1988; managing director, K-Tel Ireland Ltd., Dublin, 1988-1992; with, Crashed Music, Dublin, since 1992. Director, secretary Association Irish Music Publications, since 1984. Chairman I.F.P.I. Ireland, 1979-1985.

Board directors Irish Music Rights Organisation, since 1989, National Concert Hall, since 1991.

Achievements

• Shay Hennessy has been listed as a noteworthy Recording industry executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Cairde Fail, since 1980. Peace commissioner, since 1980.

Interests

• Avocations: physical fitness, badminton.

Connections

Married Ann Marie McCabe, August 30, 1969. Children: Colin, Pamela, Ian, Alan, Richard.

Father:

Thomas James Hennessy

Mother:

Theresa Mary Hennessy

Spouse:

Ann Marie McCabe

child:

Ian Hennessy

child:

Alan Hennessy

child:

Pamela Hennessy

child:

Colin Hennessy

child:

Richard Hennessy