Broadcaster and author John Quinn has died at the age of 84. Born in Ballivor, Co Meath, on December 11th, 1941, Mr Quinn passed away on New Year’s Day at University Hospital Galway (UHG). Mr Quinn worked as a teacher before becoming an award-winning radio broadcaster. In 1970 John Quinn changed careers, becoming general editor of Fallon’s, the educational publishers. He worked on Education Forum (1979-89) and then with The Open Mind (1989-2002), the weekly educational magazines.

Source: The Irish Times January 03, 2026 19:39 UTC