Hannah is a multi-media journalist based in Beirut with an eye on the Middle East and Central Asia.
She has reported on major world events including the Ukraine War, Afghanistan under the new Taliban regime, the Nagorno-Karabakh War and the Beirut port blast.
Hannah is a regular contributor to RTÉ World Report and has also reported for the BBC, The Irish Times, The Guardian and Condé Nast.
Alongside her work as a journalist, Hannah represents Ireland on overseas elections observation missions with the EU and OSCE.
Born in Dublin, Hannah has a degree in law in business from Trinity College and a masters in public policy from the University of Cambridge. She also holds a diploma in media law from King's Inns and diploma in video production from City University in London.
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