Former Irish Times parliamentary correspondent Michael O’Regan was presented with a special front page by editor Paul O’Neill on Tuesday to mark his recent retirement from the newspaper after almost 40 years. A familiar voice on radio, O’Regan qualified from the first national course in journalism in the College of Commerce in Rathmines in 1972 and worked with The Kerryman and The Corkman before joining The Irish Times in 1981. ‘Consumed politics’Former editor Geraldine Kennedy said his great contribution to journalism, most especially Irish Times journalism, was that he retained his sense of “country” and never lost his values. “Michael has had a tough time over the last few years though I’m glad to say he has bounced back with determined resolve,” O’Neill said. In retirement, O’Regan continues to appear regularly on Radio Kerry.

Source: The Irish Times December 10, 2019 21:45 UTC