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.…

Carolyn Farrar

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.…

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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. 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.

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English
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Work Experience

Parliamentary assistant at Office of Thomas Pringle, TD and Senator Eileen Flynn
July 1, 2020 - March 31, 2025
Parliamentary/senatorial assistant responsible for writing, research, speech-writing, and preparing statements for media.
Parliamentary assistant at Office of Thomas Pringle, TD; Senator Eileen Flynn
July 1, 2020 - March 31, 2025
Parliamentary/senatorial assistant; responsibilities included writing, research, speech-writing, and preparing statements for media.
Writer, editor, researcher, instructor at Independent / Freelance
November 1, 2017 - Present
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 at Self-employed / Freelance
November 1, 2017 - Present
Developmental editing with authors; wrote and reported stories for clients such as Donegal County Council, Donegal Travellers Project, Údarás na Gaeltachta, and Health Service Executive; led journalism and creative writing classes for multiple programs and centers.
Journalism instructor at Rossan College
February 1, 2010 - May 1, 2010
Taught Fetac Level 5 journalism; created syllabus and lesson plans.
Reporter at Donegal Democrat / Donegal People’s Press / Donegal on Sunday
November 1, 2006 - November 1, 2017
Developed, reported, and wrote news and feature stories, editorials, and unsigned opinion columns; assisted editors with layout and subbing.
Radio correspondent at WFUV-FM
March 1, 2005 - June 1, 2008
Reported and produced 5- to 7-minute audio postcards on events and issues in Ireland.
Writer/researcher at Cultures of Ulster
February 1, 2003 - July 1, 2005
Researched and wrote for an EU-supported study, including publications and interviews for the TV documentary That Highland Thing (TG4).
Writer/Researcher at Ionad Cois Locha, Dunlewey
February 1, 2003 - July 1, 2005
Researched and wrote for EU-supported Cultures of Ulster study; contributed to publications and the TV documentary That Highland Thing (TG4).
Freelance writer/editor at Self-employed
January 1, 1997 - November 1, 2006
Contributed to publications and projects, including The New York Times and Hartford Courant; Magill (Dublin), Cara (Dublin), Science magazine and Science’s Next Wave; worked as a researcher and writer on projects for the Trinity Foundation and Fordham University.
Freelance writer/editor at Freelance - various publications
January 1, 1997 - November 1, 2006
Contributed to publications such as The New York Times and Hartford Courant; researched and wrote for Trinity Foundation projects and Fordham University.
Managing editor at Fordham University Office of Public Affairs
September 1, 1995 - July 1, 1996
Produced quarterly magazine, president’s report, and monthly broadsheet; supervised staff and vendors; edited departmental materials.
Copy editor at TimesFax
January 1, 1991 - March 1, 1992
Edited stories for 14 daily faxed editions of The New York Times transmitted to multiple regions.
Editorial writer at Hartford Courant
June 1, 1989 - January 1, 1990
Pitched, reported, and wrote regional and statewide editorials; chaired editorial board meetings.
Staff writer at Hartford Courant
May 1, 1986 - November 1, 1986
Led coverage of US sanctions against South Africa and the 1986 Omnibus drugs bill; covered CT congressional delegation.
Staff writer at Scripps Howard News Service
January 1, 1986 - May 1, 1986
Covered Congress and the 1986 State of the Union address for national news service.
Staff writer at The Globe-Times
March 1, 1983 - June 1, 1985
Covered Allentown City Hall, Lehigh County government, and other news and feature stories; reported and wrote signed analyses.
Reporter at Jack Anderson and Associates
September 1, 1982 - March 1, 1983
Reported and wrote for nationally syndicated column, television, and radio segments.

Education

MA in Journalism and Public Affairs at American University
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1986
BA in English at Fordham University
January 1, 1978 - January 1, 1982
MA in Journalism and Public Affairs at American University
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1986
BA in English at Fordham University
January 1, 1978 - January 1, 1982

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

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