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Carolyn Farrar

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I am a detail-oriented writer, editor, journalist, researcher, and instructor with a track record across local and national media, academia, and government.

About

I am a detail-oriented writer, editor, journalist, researcher, and instructor with a track record across local and national media, academia, and government. I enjoy developing manuscripts with authors, shaping compelling stories, and sharing knowledge through teaching and training. My career has spanned newspapers in Ireland and the United States, radio, EU-supported research projects, and public service work in parliamentary settings. I thrive on clear communication, rigorous research, and mentoring the next generation of writers.

  • 36 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Government
  • Non-Profit Organization

Work experience· 18 roles

Parliamentary assistant · Office of Thomas Pringle, TD and Senator Eileen FlynnJul 2020 – Mar 2025 · 4 yrs 9 mos

Parliamentary/senatorial assistant responsible for writing, research, speech-writing, and preparing statements for media.

Parliamentary assistant · Office of Thomas Pringle, TD; Senator Eileen FlynnJul 2020 – Mar 2025 · 4 yrs 9 mos

Parliamentary/senatorial assistant; responsibilities included writing, research, speech-writing, and preparing statements for media.

Writer, editor, researcher, instructor · Independent / FreelanceNov 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 1 mo

Developmental editing with authors on manuscripts; wrote and reported stories for clients including Donegal County Council, Donegal Travellers Project, Údarás na Gaeltachta, and Health Service Executive; led journalism classes for TY students and creative writing classes at various community and educational settings.

Writer, Editor, Researcher, Instructor · Self-employed / FreelanceNov 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 1 mo
Journalism instructor · Rossan CollegeFeb 2010 – May 2010 · 4 mos
Reporter · Donegal Democrat / Donegal People’s Press / Donegal on SundayNov 2006 – Nov 2017 · 11 yrs 1 mo
Radio correspondent · WFUV-FMMar 2005 – Jun 2008 · 3 yrs 4 mos
Writer/researcher · Cultures of UlsterFeb 2003 – Jul 2005 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Education

MA in Journalism and Public Affairs · American University1985 – 1986
BA in English · Fordham University1978 – 1982
MA in Journalism and Public Affairs · American University1985 – 1986
BA in English · Fordham University1978 – 1982

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