Born in Dublin, Ireland, I spent my early years on a farm with my grandmother and took on responsibilities way beyond my age. I emigrated to London just in time to join the social and cultural chan...view moreBorn in Dublin, Ireland, I spent my early years on a farm with my grandmother and took on responsibilities way beyond my age. I emigrated to London just in time to join the social and cultural changes that were sweeping away post war austerity.
I gained a Masters Degree in Nuclear Physics at London University and was President of the University Debating Society. Education, politics and sport were, and still are, my main interests. I have taught in state schools and in some of the national leading independent schools and held senior management positions.
Sport including football, squash and tennis has kept me busy but underpinning these activities has been my marathon running for over 35 years in 30 countries for various charities.
Fundamental to my life has been my wider family. My Norwegian wife’s extended family and contacts as a foreign languages teacher opened up social contact and discourse with the wider European and Global families of nations.
I have written articles on several science topics including Nuclear Power Safety and Solar Energy as well as a Memoir and Marathon Adventures books.
My Books:
1. Life’s Lessons Learnt
From Irish Bohareens to London streets to the Temples of Learning
2. Marathon Adventures across Europe and Beyond.view less