- He worked briefly as a journalist for the Irish Press Ltd. Macken undertook several teaching posts before becoming a feature writer / sub-editor for the RTE Guide in 1973. He remained in this position before opting for early retirement in September 1990. He then worked as a teacher and as a clerical officer for the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment. He wrote a one man show on his father, the acclaimed writer Walter Macken, called My Father, My Son. Author of many books including: Drug Abuse in Ireland, How to Play the Guitar, Eddie Kehers Hurling Life and Mike Murphys Micro-Quiz.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Rté
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- Son of Irish author, playwright and actor Walter Macken.
- He was awarded a Bachelor of Science at University College Galway in 1961.
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