I've written about subjects as diverse as work and careers, travel, health, business and motorway construction and have lived without the internet for a week and had my feet nibbled by fish in the process. 

Prior to training at the London School of Journalism, I worked in management for an international development charity and in the communications department of one of the UK's biggest recruitment agencies. 

I am comfortable writing on a range of topics and for a variety of different audiences. Whether it’s a completely new subject, or a new aspect of a subject I know well, I enjoy researching topics, talking to experts, collecting opinions and working the results up into an interesting story. You can see some examples of my work below.

The Irish Times

'Everyone thinks I must be some kind of animal'

Cage fighting, or mixed martial arts, often gets a bad rap but, contrary to its image, those involved say it is skilful, safe and appeals to a wide audience.

Figuring out a diagnosis

Dyscalculia - a condition that impairs the ability to understand numbers - turns everyday tasks into real challenges

A trial separation from the internet
Determined to overcome my time-wasting addiction to e-mail, Facebook and RSS feeds, I put my willpower to the test by going on an ‘offline diet’

The wheel deal for safe cycling
By observing a few simple rules, city cyclists can have a safer and more enjoyable experience every time

A pedicure from flesh-eating fish
Garra Rufa fish, which eat dead flesh, are becoming popular in the West for pedicures, and can also be used to treat psoriasis. I put them to the test

Social entrepreneurs recognised
Ten Irish social entrepreneurs received a financial boost when they were awarded €100,000 each from the Arthur Guinness Fund to develop their enterprises

Feat of flames for Viking isle
I visit Lerwick to join Shetland’s Mainlanders in fighting winter gloom with a raucous fire festival

Bright lights, open spaces
I travel to Vancouver, the host city of the 2010 Winter Olympics – to discover a city built by people who love the great outdoors

The Guardian

In the spotlight
Your friends might love those boozy holiday photos - but what would a prospective employer think? I look at how to clean up your online profile

If you only do one thing this week...change your commute
Fed up with the monotony of the working day? Change your route to the office and put a fresh perspective on the nine to five

Ear to the Ground

Sowing the seeds of farmer health
In theory it should be one of the healthiest occupations but farmers face myriad health problems, as I discover

Ghost of Christmas dinner past

Turkey, cranberry sauce and all the usual trimmings are par for the course when it comes to Christmas dinner. But these are very much 20th Century traditions. I look back on the traditions of Christmas dinners past

This farming life
What does it mean to be a farmer in 2011? Five farmers from different sectors share their perspectives with me

Women Mean Business

Is multitasking bad for us? - view article: pdf
When busier doesn't necessarily mean more productive

Dubliner

Social affairs - view article: pdf
The Arthur Guinness Fund awarded €100,000 each to ten entrepreneurs with "a business head and a social heart." I met three of these Dubliners who give something back.

One Door Opens - view article: pdf
You've spotted them hundreds of times, given them a little nod and a smile as you pass by... I chat to some of Dublin's best-known doormen

Tricky Business - view article: pdf | jpg
I hang out with Dublin’s magicians

The Death Racket - view article: pdf
Nothing is certain but death and taxes, so no matter what the economic backdrop, funerals provide a steady line of work. I meet some Dubliners for whom death is a daily business.

Bid Business - view article: pdf
I hang out with Dublin auctioneers to see what the view is like from the other side of the podium.

Lifetracks

Life after university
Graduation can be a scary time; chances are you have no money, no idea what you want to do next and might have to move back in with your parents. Here's our guide to planning your next move.

Surviving your first day in a new job
Starting a new job is incredibly exciting, but the thought of walking into an office as 'the newbie' can be pretty daunting. Here's how to survive your first day.

How to write a CV
Your CV is the first piece of information an employer sees about you. It's the difference between a good job application and one that goes straight in the bin. Here's how to make sure your CV stands out from the crowd.

Gap Years - Are they worth it?
These days, taking a year out has become a rite of passage. And there's no denying gap years sound great in theory. But when money is tight and job opportunities scarce, do the risks outweigh the rewards?

All about gap years
If you're considering taking a gap year you'll be asking yourself some tough questions about what the right options might be - especially at a time when cash is short.