Both his parents were teachers who strongly emphasized the value of education .
MacDonagh was born in Cloughjordan , County Tipperary , where he grew up in a household filled with music , poetry and learning .
Both MacDonagh 's parents were teachers who strongly emphasized the value of education .
MacDonagh was born in Cloughjordan , County Tipperary , where he grew up in a household filled with music , poetry and learning .