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Niki Browne is a travel writer from Northern Ireland.24 Articles

Mairéad Ní Ghráinne is a writer, lover of languages, and native Irish speaker from Connemara, County Galway. Having studied Irish, French, Creative Writing, and Childcare, it comes as no surprise that Mairéad is passionate about all things creative, whether playing the fiddle at a local trad session or painting Irish landscapes inspired by her travels. Although travelling has led her to live in Italy, France, and China, she loves nothing more than coming home to Ireland's west coast with a pen and fresh notebook on hand.24 Articles

Aoife O'Mara is a travel-hungry 21-year-old from East Clare. Having returned from a gap year in Melbourne, she discovered a newfound appreciation for the place she calls home. Now studying communications and media production in Griffith College Dublin, she is also writing for the university's magazine. When not dreaming about future trips and adventures, she can be found petting dogs, exploring Ireland's lakes and rivers, and taking photos.15 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.11 Articles

Conal Hunter is a versatile graphic designer, e-commerce and content writer based in Belfast. He holds a BA and MA in Geography from Manchester Metropolitan University. Conal brings a unique perspective to his clients combining creativity with a passion for all things business, sport, and Ireland to deliver projects that are both visually stunning, user friendly and impactful for multiple online businesses and sports personalities across the Emerald Isle. When he isn’t creating websites or writing content for his clients, he can be found travelling far and attending live sports events.10 Articles

Although Nicola Spendlove has been lucky enough to travel extensively through Europe, Asia, America, and Africa, Ireland will always be the place she calls home. Raised in Dublin, Nicola now lives in the sometimes sunny (but always beautiful) seaside community of Tramore, County Waterford. When Nicola isn’t writing about all the things that make Ireland great, she enjoys acting, lifting weights, and working as an occupational therapist.8 Articles

Lauren McCarthy is a writer from County Cork, Ireland. There, she completed her BA in English and French at UCC. A travel and food lover, Lauren enjoys sampling life in different countries. She has lived in cities across France, Italy and Scotland, where she studies for an MA in Journalism. Tired of reporting on hard news in class, Lauren co-founded ENRG Lifestyle, a student lifestyle website, to share the softer (and arguably more fun) side of life. She enjoys reading and falling down TikTok rabbit holes in her spare time.7 Articles

Aoibhe Murtagh is a writer from Limerick, a place which she holds dear to her heart. Travel has always been a big part of her life. She spent time living in America and Europe but Ireland is her first love and will always be. There's no other country where you can have such breath-taking views and unmatched craic at the same time in her opinion.6 Articles

Lewis Sloan is a London-based writer originally from County Down. He earned his Master’s Degree in English Literary Studies from Queen’s University Belfast. While he has had the opportunity to explore various corners of the world, his passion for documenting the history and culture of his native Ireland has always been a focal point. Lewis contributes to several prominent online publications, including Ireland Before You Die. Beyond his writing endeavors, you can find him hiking, creating art, and engaging in lively discussions about why Buffy The Vampire Slayer deserves the title of the best show in television history.5 Articles

Stevie Haughey is an Irish travel writer, author and entrepreneur. Following the success of Ireland Before You Die, Stevie founded the company Emerald Green Media which manages Ireland Before You Die, Meanwhile in Ireland and two other popular websites. In 2019, Stevie was nominated for Northern Ireland’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. In his spare time, he loves exploring Ireland and is enthusiastic about sharing his experiences with others.5 Articles