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Christopher Stephen Andrews was born in Dublin. He was educated by the Christian Brothers and at University College Dublin. He joined the Irish Volunteers at the age of fifteen and had an active role in the War of Independence. He was arrested and imprisoned in 1920, however he was released after ten days on hunger strike. He was interned at the Curragh in 1921 but he escaped. Andrews took the Republican side during the Irish Civil War. He was interned by the government of the Irish Free State until 1924. He then continued with his studies and graduated with a Commerce degree.

He got a job with the Irish Tourist Association and later with Electricity Supply Board. When the Fianna Fáil government came to power in 1932 Andrews was put in charge of turf development. He advocated the setting up of a properly managed commercial enterprise. In 1946 Bord na MónaBord na Mona (lit. Peat Board) is a semi-state company in the Republic of Ireland, created in 1946 by the. The company is responsible for the mechanised harvesting of peat, primarily in the Midlands of Ireland. Extensive bogland is exploited in County Off was set up with Andrews as managing director. The new company flourished under Andrews' leadership. In 1958Events January January 1 Treaty of Rome founding the EU is implemented January 4 Sputnik 1 falls to Earth from its orbit (launched on October 4 1957) January 8 14 year old Bobby Fischer wins the United States Chess Championship January 18 Armed Lumbee Nat he was appointed chairman of the Irish transport company, Córas Iompair ÉireannCoras Iompair Eireann CIE ( English: Irish Transport Company, pronounced CHORUS UM-PAIR AIR-INN) is a statutory authority which is owned by the Irish Government, and since the enactment of Transport (Reorganisation of Coras Iompair Eireann) Act, 1986 CIE. The company was losing millions of pounds every year. Within a few years he re-organised the rail network and reduced the losses to £250,000.

In 1966Events January January 1 In a coup, Colonel Jean-Bedel Bokassa ousts president David Dacko and takes over the Central African Republic. January 2 Strike of public transportation workers in New York City ends January 13 January 3 First Acid Test at the Fil Andrews was appointed chairman of the RTÉ authority. He resigned in 1970Events January events January 1 Construction begins on Arcosanti, by Paolo Soleri, in Mayer, Arizona, located 65, miles north of Phoenix, Arizona. January 1 Unix epoch at 00:00:00 UTC. January 12 Biafra capitulates, ending the Nigerian civil war. January when his son, David AndrewsDavid Andrews (born 15 March 1936) is an Irish Fianna Fail politician and barrister. David Andrews was born on 15 March 1936 in Dublin. He was educated in Roscrea and went on to qualify as a barrister from University College Dublin and King's Inns. Andrew was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the TaoiseachThe Taoiseach (plural: Taoisigh or, more formally, An Taoiseach is the head of government or prime minister of the Republic of Ireland and the leader of the Irish cabinet1. The Taoiseach is appointed by the President upon the nomination of Dail Eireann (t. He was the recipient of numerous honorary doctorates and degrees from various universities. He published his autobiography in two volumes in 1979 and 1982.

Dr. C.S. Andrews died in Dublin.