About Eugene Murtagh
Born 1942. Eugene Murtagh is an Irish businessperson.
Eugene Murtagh (born 23 June 1942) is an Irish billionaire businessman, and the founder and chairman of Kingspan Group, a building materials manufacturer.
Early life Eugene Murtagh was born on 23 June 1942, in Kingscourt, County Cavan, Ireland, where he grew up in the same street as his future wife Andrea Carolan.
Career In the early 1960s, when he was a fitter and she was a hairdresser, they started a business making trailers. He owns 16% of Kingspan.
Personal life He was married to Andrea Carolan until her death in 2014, and they had five children together. He lives in Kingscourt, County Cavan, Ireland.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Eugene Murtagh's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Eugene Murtagh's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Eugene Murtagh?
Irish businessman (born 1942)
When was Eugene Murtagh born?
Eugene Murtagh was born on 23 June 1942 in Kingscourt.
What is Eugene Murtagh's occupation?
Eugene Murtagh is a businessperson.
What nationality is Eugene Murtagh?
Eugene Murtagh is Irish.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eugene Murtagh. https://biography.guide/eugene-murtagh/
MLA: "Eugene Murtagh." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eugene-murtagh/.
Chicago: "Eugene Murtagh." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eugene-murtagh/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-22 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:33 UTC