author
Michael MacDonagh
1862–1946
An Irish journalist, historian, and author whose lively books brought parliamentary life, Irish politics, and national character to a broad readership. His writing combines firsthand political knowledge with a strong interest in Ireland’s history and literary culture.
4 Audiobooks
The Irish on the Somme Being a Second Series of 'The Irish at the Front'
by Michael MacDonagh
The Irish at the Front
by Michael MacDonagh
The pageant of Parliament, vol. 1 of 2
by Michael MacDonagh
The pageant of Parliament, vol. 2 of 2
by Michael MacDonagh
About the author
Michael MacDonagh was an Irish journalist and historian from Limerick. He began his career with the Freeman’s Journal, became a special correspondent in London, and joined The Times in 1894 as a parliamentary reporter. Known for clear summaries of speeches and political events, he served as chairman of the parliamentary Press Gallery in 1924 and remained with The Times until 1933.
MacDonagh wrote more than fifteen books, including Irish Life and Character, The Book of Parliament, The Home Rule Movement, and biographies of Daniel O’Connell and William O’Brien. He also contributed to the Dictionary of National Biography, helped found the Irish Literary Society, and supported Home Rule within the British Commonwealth while opposing the partition of Ireland. He died in London on February 27, 1946.