About Louise

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Louise is a freelance broadcast Journalist with a passion for sport, psychology and Human Interest stories. Born in Northern Ireland, Louise has natural warmth on camera, and an intuitive and engaging interview style.

Until recently Louise was close to selling her soul to the devil in the world of finance! However, in early 2010 she decided to pursue her dreams of working in the media.

Louise particularly enjoys interviewing people, from politicians and businesspeople, to sports stars and the man next door!  She has a talent for putting people at ease, and enjoys teasing the more interesting and quirky facts out of a story.


Experience & Education

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Louise's broadcast work includes radio presenting for Liffey Sound FM as a newsreader and regular guest presenter on the Saturday Sports Show.  She likes having banter with the guys on a diverse range of sports from soccer and rugby, to Formula 1 and show jumping.  Her other broadcast credits include event filming and corporate productions.  She also writes for Life & Fitness Magazine.  


Louise's background is in financial services. She worked for 8 years in training, consultancy and personal development for global Investment Banks.  In pursuit of her journalism aspirations, Louise completed a Diploma in Sports Journalism at Dublin Business School and a Certificate in TV Presentation, Direction and Production at the Bil Keating Centre.   

Louise also has an Honours Degree in Economics from Trinity College Dublin, an MSc in Organisational Behaviour from the University of London and a Diploma in Learning Facilitation Skills from The Training Foundation, UK.
 


“Who are You?” someone asks. “I am the story of myself,” comes the answer.                                      
-       M. Scott Momaday