About Tim Jackson
Timothy Michael Richard Jackson was born to Irish parents in Bombay/Mumbai, India in 1945. He spent his earlier childhood in India and Pakistan. The family returned to Mullingar, Co Westmeath, Ireland in 1951, where his father took up General Practice Medicine.
He was educated at Headfort School Co.Meath, and St Columba’s College Rathfarnham, Dublin. He then studied Medicine and English at Trinity College Dublin, qualifying in 1970.
He specialised in Public Health Medicine, and was Director of Community Care and Medical Officer of Health for Co. Kerry from 1982-95. He then took a post of Specialist in Public Health Medicine in the Dept of Public Health in Cork. He retired in 2012.
He is widowed with two children, and three grandchildren.
His interests include literature, philosophy of science and religion, music, computers, chess, golf, and sailing.
Personal and spiritual
Tim Jackson's poetry is uniquely personal and spiritual, often infused with wit and reflections on family. His poems offer a blend of heartfelt emotion and keen observation, creating a connection with readers through shared experiences and thoughtful insights.
Witty reflections
Explore the witty side of Tim Jackson's poetry, where humor and clever wordplay intertwine with deeper themes. His reflections on life, family, and spirituality offer a unique perspective that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.
Family inspired
Family plays a central role in Tim Jackson's poetry. Discover how his experiences and relationships inspire his verses, creating heartfelt and relatable poems that resonate with readers on a personal level.
"Tim Jackson's poetry is a delightful blend of personal reflection, spiritual insight, and witty observation. A true gem of Irish writing!"
Reader from Cork, Ireland