Michael Kelly was born and raised in Clonmel, County Tipperary. He spent his career as a primary school teacher and later became a principal before retiring. In addition to his regular teaching duties, he worked as an I.T. Tutor at the local teachers' center. In this role, he was responsible for instructing fellow teachers on information technology, its implementation in schools, and system maintenance.

Outside of his primary career, he was involved in T.E.F.L. (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) education. He initially worked as a T.E.F.L. teacher and then served as the principal of a junior T.E.F.L. school for approximately 30 years. Throughout his life, he has been actively involved in various sports, participating both as a player and a coach.

Michael is also an author. He has self-published a book titled "The Arthur Family of Limerick," which is available through most online retailers on a print-on-demand basis.