Background
Coolahan, John Michael was born on June 9, 1941 in County Kerry, Ireland. Son of William and Jane (Murphy) Coolahan.
Coolahan, John Michael was born on June 9, 1941 in County Kerry, Ireland. Son of William and Jane (Murphy) Coolahan.
Bachelor, University College, Dublin, 1964. Diploma higher education, University College, Dublin, 1965. Master of Arts, University College, Dublin, 1967.
Doctor of Philosophy, Trinity College, Dublin, 1971. Master of Education, Trinity College, Dublin, 1973.
Teacher, 1961-1970; lecturer education Carysfort College Education, Dublin, 1971-1974, University College, 1974-1987. Professor education St. Patrick's College Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland, since 1987.
Member Public Committee Education. Member Educational Studies Association (president 1983-1984), Reading Association Ireland, History Association.
Married Mary T. Ellis. Children: Marie-Louise, Iseult, Deirdre, William.