Freelance Forum

Financial journalist Sinead Ryan on managing personal finances, including access to the Covid-19 emergency welfare payment, what to do about pensions and mortgages, and dealing with the tax man and third level fees.

Padraig O'Morain on mindfulness, and taking care of yourself during the Covid lockdown and afterward.

Connected editor Emmet Ryan from the Business Post on freelancing opportunities during the Covid lockdown, and the opportunities that will be available in the future.

Coming soon: Freelance Forum: a podcast providing information and updates on working life for freelance journalists in Ireland.

Dr Carol Coulter’s opening address at the Autumn 2018 Freelance Forum, organised by Dublin Freelance NUJ branch with support fro the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.

Quality in a Cold Climate: Irish Examiner editor Allan Proser speaking at the Freelance Forum Spring 2019, organised by the Natuional Union of Journalists with support from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.

Freelance journalist/podcast producer Ciara O’Connor Walsh, freelance journalist Naomi O’Leary and comedian Alan Maguire, talk about podcasting at the Autumn 2018 Freelance Forum, followed by Q&A. Session chaired by freelance journalist Margaret Ward.

Carmel Doyle and Kevin O'Sullivan talk about science journalism at the Autumn 2018 Freelance Forum, following by a Q&A from the floor. Session chaired by Dr Claire O'Connell.

Rachel Collins (Irish Times) and Niall Toner (Sunday Times) talk about what editors look for in a pitch at the Autumn 2018 Freelance Forum, followed by Q&A. Session chaired by freelance journalist Bernie Ní Fhlatharta.

Freelance journalist Ken Foxe answers audience questions on Making FOI Work For You, speaking at the Freelance Forum Spring 2018, Monday 5 February 2018

Freelance journalist Ken Foxe on Making FOI Work For You, speaking at the Freelance Forum Spring 2018, Monday 5 February 2018

Rossa McMahon gives an overview of Irish copyright law at the Freelance Forum Spring 2018, Monday 5 February 2018, followed by a question & answer session. Session chaired by Gerard Cunningham.

Commissioning editors Jillian Bolger and Leslie Ann Horgan on the art of pitching, speaking at the Freelance Forum Spring 2018, Monday 5 February 2018

Freelance journalist Jason Walsh on pitching to foreign outlets, speaking at the Freelance Forum Spring 2018, Monday 5 February 2018

Freelance journalist Lyra McKee on pitching to foreign outlets, speaking at the Freelance Forum Spring 2018, Monday 5 February 2018

Freelance journalists Jason Walsh and Lyra McKee on pitching to foreign outlets, speaking at the Freelance Forum Spring 2018, Monday 5 February 2018

Freelance journalist Claire Grady on multi-tasking as a freelance, speaking at the Freelance Forum Spring 2018, Monday 5 February 2018. Session chaired by Kieran Fagan.

Writer and historian Liam Cahill on multi-tasking as a freelance, speaking at the Freelance Forum Spring 2018, Monday 5 February 2018. Session chaired by Kieran Fagan.

Claire Grady and Liam Cahill answer audience questions on multi-skilling and multi-tasking as a freelance, speaking at the Freelance Forum Spring 2018, Monday 5 February 2018. Session chaired by Kieran Fagan.

NUJ President Tim Dawson speaking on the future of freelance journalism at Freelance Forum Autumn 2016

Roslyn Dee, Associate editor, Irish Daily Mail, and Esther McCarthy, Deputy Features Editor, Irish Examiner talk about what they're looking for in a pitch. Recorded Monday 17 October 2016 at the Freelance Forum, Dublin.

Irish times technology correspondent Karlin Lillington speaks about surveillance and journalists at the Spring 2016 Freelance Forum, organised by Dublin Freelance NUJ with support from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.

Glen Mulcahy speaks about Mobile Journalism +(MoJo) at Freelance Forum Autumn 2016. (Slightly truncated at beginning)

Introductory remarks by Aileen O'Meara to a workshop givesing practical hands-on tips for using a mobile phone for mobile journalism; following by Q&A with Aileen O'Meara and Glen Mulcahy

How to Break into Sports Journalism. Coilin Duffy and Steve O'Rourke share their experiences at Freelance Forum Autumn 2016. Session chaired by Jim Aughney