Michael Clifford (journalist) facts for kids
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Michael Clifford
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| Alma mater | Presentation Brothers College, Cork |
| Occupation | Author, Investigative Journalist |
| Employer | Irish Examiner |
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Notable work
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"A Force for Justice: The Maurice McCabe Story" (2018) |
| Awards | Journalist of the Year (2016) |
Michael "Mick" Clifford is a well-known Irish author and journalist. He works as a special writer for the Irish Examiner newspaper. He is famous for his investigative reporting, which means he looks deeply into important stories to find out the truth.
Who is Michael Clifford?
Michael Clifford is an Irish writer and journalist. He is known for digging deep into stories to uncover important facts. He works for the Irish Examiner newspaper as a special correspondent. In 2016, he was named "Journalist of the Year." This award recognized his important work in revealing a campaign against an Irish police officer named Maurice McCabe. This officer had spoken out about problems, and Michael Clifford helped show what was happening.
His Important Work
In 2014, a TV show called Tonight with Vincent Browne also named him "Journalist of the Year." This was for his continued work on the story about Maurice McCabe. Michael Clifford often appears on Irish television and radio. He interviews people and is also interviewed himself about important news. When the popular TV host Vincent Browne retired in 2017, many thought Michael Clifford might take his place. He has also filled in for Eamon Dunphy on his podcast, The Stand, where he was often a guest.
In 2018, Michael Clifford asked for an investigation into the Irish Prison Service. He said that a prison officer had made serious claims about how things were being handled in prisons. He believed it was important to look into these claims to make sure everything was fair and safe.
Books He Has Written
Michael Clifford has written four books. Two of them are non-fiction, meaning they are about real events and people.
- Bertie Ahern and the Drumcondra Mafia (published in 2012, written with Shane Coleman)
- A Force for Justice: The Maurice McCabe Story (published in 2018)
He has also written two crime novels. One of these novels is called Ghost Town, which came out in 2012. Michael Clifford lives in Dublin, Ireland.
His Education
Michael Clifford attended Presentation Brothers College, Cork for the last two years of his school life. This is a well-known school in Cork, Ireland.
