Siobhan Cronin

Former editor of the Southern Star, avid sea swimmer and podcaster Siobhan Cronin is a native of Ennis, Co Clare. Siobhan grew up in Blackrock, Cork city and was educated at Christ King Secondary in Turner’s Cross in Cork city and at TU Dublin, from where she holds an honours degree in journalism. Her 35+ year career includes senior roles at the Irish Independent, Irish Examiner, time as editor of In Dublin magazine and as relief editor for several local titles. She is a former board member of the Press Council of Ireland and is currently an assistant news editor with the Echo newspaper in Cork.