writing
editor & journalist
As an editor and journalist, Orla has edited a number of lifestyle and travel magazines including Cara magazine (Aer Lingus in-flight magazine) and continues to write for various media on everything from travel to beauty, business, psychology, interviews and fashion. Her copywriting skills have also helped countless businesses and creatives tell their story in a way that feels like them, as well as building brands and delivering the right messages.
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New york with kids
The Independent
crest of a wave
the irish times
lifelong adventure: thrill seekers
the SUNDAY business post
queen of cakes
the belfast telegraph
don’t worry, be happy
The Independent
six things my toddlers taught me
the independent
Ruthless, power hungry, carnal…
sbs australia
stop and smell the roses
image magazine
secrets of monart’s magic
The Independent
CLIENTS
White & Green
Gill Books
BMI Airlines
David Gillick
Alison Kelly: Alison in Cancerland
Arnotts
Dunnes Stores
Bonfire Ltd
SDL Exhibitions
Midlands Food Authority*
*This included copywriting for up to 150 producers including: Glanbia, Bell Lane Coffee, Green Farm Foods, Kilbeggan Whiskey, Rudds Meats, Castlewood Organic, Gallic Kitchen, Pat The Baker, Tara’s Jams.
As a freelance journalist I write regularly for Lonely Planet, The Irish Independent, The Irish Times, The Sunday World, The Sunday Business Post, The Belfast Telegraph, The Daily Mail, IMAGE magazine, IMAGE Interiors magazine, Irish Brides (THE VOW), Maternity & Infant magazine, CARA magazine, TATLER magazine among others.