P O R T F O L I O

A varied collection of different publications and projects - including Print, TV, and Radio

Irish Independent • 19th October 2022

K9 Global Rescue volunteers put their lives on the line to save pets in Ukraine

Stopped at a hypermarket between Kharkiv and Kyiv, the K9 Global Rescue team rest on the road to Warsaw after six months of increasing attacks by Russian forces as they supply humanitarian and animal aid.

Irish Independent • 4th October 2022

‘We raided Penneys for costumes for our low-budget IRA film – then we brought them back when we were finished’

With no state funding to back his dream film project, director Luke Hanlon had to turn thrifty to ensure the success of The Troubles, A Dublin Story

Irish Independent • 14th August 2023

‘In both roles you are performing on a daily basis’ – meet the drag queen who is also a flight attendant

As tens of thousands of Irish people jet off on their summer holidays, they might catch Craig Fitzgerald serving drinks as they glide across the Atlantic. But the flight attendant leads a double life, and you might catch her in a towering green headdress and coat as the drag queen known as Avril Nitrate.

Irish Independent • 14th September 2022

Motor neurone disease a massive burden - only one nurse per 100 patients

Ms Cawley is one of only four outreach nurses covering more than 410 people living with MND in Ireland – that is 103 patients and seven counties per nurse.

Irish Independent • 27th August 2022

The Irish TikTok influencers who enjoy huge profile among Generation Z teens

The Irish Independent spoke with three Irish TikTokers about their lifestyle, content and what it is like being an influencer on one of the world’s fastest-growing digital platforms.

Irish Independent • 5th July 2022

A day in the life of an Irish MEP: Unravelling the mystery of what goes on inside European Parliament

The inner workings of the political machine in Brussels continues to be a mystery to the Irish citizen. Many do not know who their MEP is or how EU legislation sets the national standard.

Irish Independent • 21st June 2022

Mary’s Lane Market Dublin: Vendors count the cost as reopening of historic market delayed until 2024

It used to be a hive of activity but delays to the refurbishment of the historic Mary’s Lane Market in the heart of Dublin city centre mean it has turned it into a derelict eyesore leaving vendors frustrated.

Galway Pulse • 1st April 2022

Trucks to Ukraine - Galwegians doing their part

Starting in the parking lot of Galway’s own Polish shop Smakoteka, this volunteer-run organisation has sent four shipments of medicine, food and clothing to Poland and Ukraine, all funded by donations from the people of Galway.

Galway Pulse • 29th January 2022

A Night with the Claddagh Watch Patrol

A feature video piece on the efforts of the Claddagh Watch Patrol in Galway, made up of interviews with the volunteers themselves.

Irish Independent • 7th July 2022

‘We are a great warrior nation and this taps into it’ – Leitrim man aiming to resurrect ancient art of stick fighting

A former prison officer from Co Leitrim has vowed to resurrect the almost forgotten Irish practice of stick fighting.

About Me

I am a motivated journalist and editor, working in international and diplomatic relations. Cut my teeth in regional and national newsrooms, developing a passion for telling stories

BA in English Literature and Linguistics, and an MA in Journalism. Born in Spain and raised in the United States -native speaker of both languages and citizen of both countries.