A native of Birr, John O'Callaghan attended the Presentation Brothers National and Secondary Schools.
After completing his Journalism course at the College of Commerce in Rathmines, he began working with
The Midland Tribune in 1981 and, after a short sojourn as editor of the Roscommon Champion, became
editor of the Midland Tribune in 1990. A keen follower of all sports, he also enjoys attending local drama
productions and walking.
