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Michael Kirke

Michael Kirke was born in Ireland. In 1966 he graduated from University
College Dublin (History and Politics). In that year he began working on
the sub-editorial desk of The Evening Press in Dublin and in 1968
went to the newsroom of the Irish Press group of newspapers –
contributing news and features to the group’s three titles – morning,
evening and Sunday papers. In 1969 he went to Belfast and covered the
initial unravelling of the Unionist hegemony in the province. Later that
year he became the group’s education specialist. In 1973 took leave of
absence to pursue postgraduate studies in education in Trinity College
Dublin, where he graduated in 1976. In 1978 he left journalism and moved
into teaching. In 1981 he was appointed headmaster of Rockbrook Park
School in Dublin (www.rockbrook.ie).
In 1994 made another career shift, left teaching and moved to Galway in
the West of Ireland where he began working part-time in media again. He
is now back in Dublin, working in media and as a freelance writer. His
main interests are in cultural, political, and educational affairs –
probably in that order.

    Redeeming the dreary
    Michael Kirke | 25 Oct 2011
    When will artists discover the drama and richness of ordinary life?

    Upstanding or grandstanding?
    Michael Kirke | 6 Sep 2011
    The Irish government is understandably furious over a report on clerical sex abuse. But is it courageous enough to examine the scandals for which it is responsible?

    Ireland's torment continues
    Michael Kirke | 27 Jul 2011
    The Vatican has recalled its ambassador after a blistering attack from the prime minister.

    Friends at long last
    Michael Kirke | 1 Jun 2011
    The visit of Queen Elizabeth was a watershed moment in the turbulent history of Great Britain and Ireland.

    Nothing could be better
    Michael Kirke | 1 Apr 2011
    Christopher Hitchens, the archpriest of the New Atheism, is dying. What's next?

    History lessons from Hollywood
    Michael Kirke | 22 Feb 2011
    Two films reimagining history -- one about the Gulag, the other about a saint - show how much good Hollywood could do.

    Time for the good news on poverty
    Michael Kirke | 1 Feb 2011
    Despite all the bad economic news since the Great Recession hit, there is some spectacularly good news on poverty

    Ireland's human rights baby
    Michael Kirke | 18 Dec 2010
    A European court decision has left the rights of the unborn child in the hands of the Irish people and their politicians.

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