Elsa McEvoy

Deputy Showbiz Editor, The Irish Sun

Ireland

Current Deputy Showbiz Editor for The Irish Sun Online with five years' experience in journalism - three in news and two in showbiz full time. I am a highly motivated 24-year-old journalism graduate from DCU who is fluent in French. Former Deputy News Editor of DCU's student newspaper, The College View as well as Production Editor for its magazine, The Hype. Interested in current affairs, investigative reporting and lifestyle as well as social media and digital journalism as a whole.

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The Irish Sun
10/08/2019
Brexit at core of Budget 2020 as carbon tax rises and Xmas Bonus restored

FINANCE Minister Paschal Donohoe has announced this year's Budget in the Dail this afternoon with hikes in carbon tax, cigarettes and a large allocation for the event of a no-deal Brexit. Today's Budget also saw a increase in some social welfare allowances as well as unprecedented levels of investment in healthcare, education and housing.

The Irish Sun
06/04/2019
Cork woman tells of 'frightening' encounter with 'predator' on walk home

A YOUNG woman has come forward to tell of her "frightening" encounter with a "strange" man following an evening out. Nicole Ryan, from Cork, explained that her and a friend were walking home from town on Barrack Street at around 1am on June 2, when they noticed a man walking behind them.

The Irish Sun
10/07/2019
Emma Mhic Mhathuna's family remember her as 'strong and courageous lady'

EMMA Mhic Mhathuna's family today remembered her as a "strong and courageous lady" on the first anniversary of her death. The mum-of-five was diagnosed with cervical cancer back in 2016 and was one of 221 women who was given the wrong smear test results by CervicalCheck screening programme.

The Irish Sun
07/10/2019
Tipperary woman 'delighted' to be reunited with dog after year-long search

A TIPPERARY woman has been reunited with her dog after it was stolen almost a year ago. Emma Carroll is "absolutely delighted" to have her pup Tiny come home after a gruelling 11-month search. Speaking to the Irish Sun she said: "She went missing last August and we didn't have any leads.

The Irish Sun
01/24/2019
Dublin woman, 81, reveals shock at finding birth mother - who's still alive

AN 81-year-old woman is 'the happiest person alive' after finding her mother following a search which spanned over 60 years. Eileen Macken, who grew up in Kirwan House orphanage on the North Circular Road, Dublin, had been looking for her birth mother since she was 19 without success.

The Irish Sun
10/21/2020
Mary Byrne opens up about 'wanting to die' when Covid restrictions first hit

FORMER X Factor star Mary Byrne has opened up about "wanting to die" when Covid-19 restrictions were first put in place back in March. The singer revealed she was first hit with depression in her 20s when her father passed away when he was hit by a stolen car and her mum was diagnosed with dementia soon after.

The Irish Sun
08/10/2020
Dublin teen surprised to go viral with hilarious voice message from Jedward

A DUBLIN teenager was surprised she went viral on Tik Tok after receiving hilarious voice messages from Jedward telling her to "stay Jepic". Emma Dunne got in touch with the John and Edward Grimes via their Snapchat in a bid to find out if it was their real social media account.