Claire Murphy

Claire Murphy is an experienced journalist with a strong background in news editing and reporting. Currently serving as the Assistant News Editor at The Irish Times since September 2021, Murphy previously held the position of Deputy News Editor at Irish Independent from March 2017 to September 2021 and also worked as Deputy News Editor for The Herald at Independent News & Media from June 2012 to March 2017. The early career includes a role as a news reporter at Evening Herald from May 2008 to June 2012 and editorial experience as the editor of Backpacker Magazine in 2007-2008. Murphy's work as a freelance journalist took place from 2006 to 2007. Educational qualifications include a Masters in Journalism from Dublin City University and a BA (Hons) in English and History from University College Dublin. Areas of interest encompass general news and business.