Early Life
Born in Clara, County Offaly, Cowen was the son of Christy Cowen, a cattle dealer and Fianna Fáil member who served on Offaly County Council from 1932 until his death in 1967. Cowen was educated at Clara national school and subsequently attended Tullamore CBS. After completion of his secondary schooling he worked as an auctioneer before later becoming a publican.
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