Stephen Kelly

I initially started with the Irish Star on a four week paid placement after finishing my studies at the University of Limerick.

After the four week period ended was asked to extend my stay and I ended up working full time there for around three months.

The Star still employs me for various freelance gigs on a regular basis.

While there, I worked mostly on GAA, writing various news, features and match reports.

I was sent to report on several matches in the 2010 Championship including the All-Ireland quarter-final between Tyrone and Dublin at Croke Park,

During my stay in the office I built up an extensive list of contacts in Irish sport.