John Dennehy

John Dennehy serves as a Senior Writer at The National since August 2017, focusing on news and feature stories that explore the heritage of the UAE. Prior to this role, John was the Deputy Editor for The Review section at The National, overseeing contributions from various journalists across the Middle East. John has extensive experience in news editing, having served as Senior National Editor for news, where management of reporter teams led to significant investigative work. John began a journalism career at the Irish Examiner and later worked as a Sub Editor for the Irish Daily Mail. Educational credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in History from University College Cork and coursework at Washington College.