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Sade Clacken Joseph

January 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Sade is a freelance photographer, videographer, writer and musician from Bronx, NY. Her relationship with Irish America magazine began in early 2011, photographing events such as the Hall of Fame, Wall Street 50 and Business 100. She also photographed Martin Hayes and the Gloaming for the February/March 2012 cover story. She is a recent graduate of Barnard College of Columbia … [Read more...] about Sade Clacken Joseph

Kara Rota

January 12, 2012 by 1 Comment

Kara is Director of Editorial & Partnerships for Cookstr, a technology company based in Manhattan that focuses on the intersection between food, lifestyle and health. She does freelance food journalism and is an award-winning fiction writer. Kara graduated from Sarah Lawrence College in 2009, where she studied creative writing and completed her undergrad thesis on … [Read more...] about Kara Rota

Declan O’Kelly

January 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment

A former senior editor at Irish America magazine, Declan currently works as a Web Producer for Men’s Fitness.  He has also worked at AOL News as a Homepage Editor/Producer and at IrishCentral.com as a Sports Editor.  A freelance sports writer, Declan is the boxing reporter for the Irish Voice. He has also worked as a sports columnist for the Irish Mail on Sunday and freelances … [Read more...] about Declan O’Kelly

Aliah O’Neill

January 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Aliah O’Neill earned her MA in Irish and Irish- American Studies at New York University in January 2010. She graduated in May 2008 with degrees in English and Philosophy from Bucknell University in Pennsylvania. She currently resides in Brooklyn where she spends her time writing and listening to music. … [Read more...] about Aliah O’Neill

Turlough McConnell

January 1, 2012 by 2 Comments

Turlough McConnell is a producer and writer with over two decades experience as a creative program executive in the Irish-American market.  For Irish America magazine, Turlough produces special feature supplements, overseeing content, design and all aspects of production. Recent subjects include a major feature on Boston College and the John J. Burns Library; a development … [Read more...] about Turlough McConnell

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