Our Authors

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.4 Articles

Bronagh is a writer, journalist, columnist and podcaster based in County Meath. Her most well-known work is with The Irish Times where she writes mental health columns, in fact, one of these columns was shortlisted for an award in 2020. She mainly specialises in mental health and environmental communications but she also enjoys writing about lifestyle, travel, sustainability and nature. When not writing, Bronagh can be found exploring nature, journaling and spending time with her animals.1 Articles

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

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.1 Articles

Louise is a schoolteacher and freelance event manager based in Galway. A graduate of Trinity College Dublin, she has spent over two decades cultivating her encyclopaedic knowledge of Ireland’s favourite sitcom. So much so, Louise is arguably unbeatable in any Father Ted quiz. She has been a lead member of the team behind Tedfest, the annual Father Ted festival, which has been running since 2007. As the Entertainment Co-ordinator for Tedfest for the last 14 years, her job is to perform the ‘Ted check’, creatively deciding which events have the most authenticity and genuine connection with the show. She describes herself as being ‘like the rabbit inside Dougal’s head working the controls, but in reverse.’ Louise referenced original scripts and special commentaries in the curation of this ultimate guide to Father Ted, ranking the episodes from best to worst. The article was edited by Paris Callan, the Head Writer for Meanwhile in Ireland.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.