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Liverpool born poet and writer Michael Walsh traces his Liverpool roots back to 1865. This was the year his Irish great-grandmother arrived in the Second City of Empire. His parents were born at the turn of what was to become the most tumultuous century in history. Michael's father, Patrick, fought in three major conflicts before reaching his fortieth birthday. His mother, Kathleen, was a former nun turned gun-running renegade.
On leaving school at 15 years of age, Michael spent 12 weeks at the Merchant Navy School for Sailors in Sharpness, Gloucestershire. During his years at sea, he was to visit and work in over 60 countries.
The journalist and broadcaster since provided articles and columns for numerous magazines and international news media. In 2011 he was awarded Writer of the Year by the publishers of Euro Weekly News, Europe's highest-circulation newspaper of its kind. He has authored, edited and ghosted over 70 book titles.

Hamas blames US for deadly hospital strike

Washington has given unlimited cover to Israel since its air campaign against Gaza began, militant leader Ismail Haniyeh said. By enabling Israel’s brutality, the US is ultimately responsible for the bombing of the Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has declared. Haniyeh said that the bombing would ’constitute a […]

IS ACADEMIC EDUCATION THE ANSWER

MICHAEL WALSH author of Don’t Get Mad Get Even anti-usury guide banned by Amazon. On occasion, we are asked about our educational backgrounds. The questionnaire will want to know what schools, colleges and universities we attended. We are invited to set out our qualifications. This is all well […]

Donovan the Singing Poet weighed down by awards

MICHAEL WALSH MUSIC CORRESPONDENT: British chart-topping 1960s + folk singer Donovan received a prestigious cultural award from the French Government. The hippy-era singer of poetic-style ballads once won the hearts of nations and clearly won French hearts too. Born 10 May 1946 the balladeer was first discovered on […]

MEDIA WALLOWS IN THE DANCE OF DEATH

MICHAEL WALSH GENUINE JOURNALISM SINCE 1983: Libyan rebels who jubilantly clambered over tanks destroyed by NATO air strikes made headlines. Ignorance is bliss for these tanks have likely been taken out by American A-10 aircraft known as ‘warthogs’. These foolish anti-Ghaddafi fighters were breathing residue from the 30mm depleted […]