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Gráinne is an Irish writer who is utterly obsessed with her country. She grew up in Kilkenny and 'matured' in Waterford, where she got a Bachelor's in Theatre and English. She is now based in Dublin, where she has recently received a Master's Degree in Librarian and Information Studies. Her favourite things to write about include travel, satire, good news, cinema, theatre, and mental health. She previously worked as a film critic for the Waterford News and Star newspaper. Gráinne also works as a pet sitter, so she can usually be found in someone else's home, cuddling their dog.5 Articles

Astrid Hofer works as a freelance journalist for media outlets around the world, mainly writing about travel, lifestyle, and pop culture. When she is not busy listening to live music in one of her favourite pubs, taking cheesy sunset pictures at the beach, or cliff walking, she can usually be found over a mug of hot chocolate planning her next trip.4 Articles

James Lavery grew up satiating his lust for travel with trips around the various cities and coastal regions of Ireland. Although he has since ventured far and wide for bigger bites of culture, he continues to sing golden praises of the Emerald Isle wherever he goes. When he isn't geeking over TV sitcom Friends or Disney films, James is writing or designing blog posts for numerous companies all over the UK, Ireland, and further afield.3 Articles

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Kylie Noble is a journalist and writer from County Fermanagh. She has spent time living in Belfast, Sheffield, and London, and spending time away from her home country is what strengthened her appreciation of Ireland's scenery, culture, and people. Her favourite county in Ireland is Donegal, and her favourite city is Galway. When not writing or exploring somewhere new, she enjoys running, video games, reading and watching Sci-Fi.1 Articles

Sarah Ní Bhealáin is a 23-year-old Irish writer born and bred in County Wicklow. After graduating from University College Dublin with a masters degree in history, she is now working in a sales and marketing support role. Sarah loves all things hiking, heritage, and history, and she is always looking for an excuse to plan her next road trip across Ireland. Chances are you will usually find her reading, writing, or halfway up a hill somewhere exploring some old ruins.1 Articles

Súan is a Creative Writing and English student in her hometown of Galway. She is passionate about Galway and the incredible cultural offerings Ireland provides. Súan enjoys reading and writing in the genres of travel, fiction, and poetry and loves constantly discovering new films, artists, exhibitions, experiences, authors, and restaurants throughout Ireland and on her travels abroad. Súan’s goal is to keep doing what she loves: reading, writing and enjoying life. Through her writing, she wishes to share her findings and experiences with the world.1 Articles

Stevie Haughey is a travel writer and entrepreneur from Belfast, Northern Ireland. He is the founder of theworldbucketlist.com. His entrepreneurial journey started in 2014 when he established irelandbeforeyoudie.com, a popular Irish travel website. This platform, renowned for its in-depth reviews and information on a wide array of accommodations, dining experiences, and pubs across Ireland, has garnered a vast audience of over 700,000 people. Stevie's dedication to promoting Irish travel destinations has made a significant impact in the industry, solidifying his reputation as a prominent figure in the Irish travel industry.1 Articles