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Martha Brennan

(She/Her)
San Francisco
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Covers:  Breaking news, business, health, culture, fashion, beauty, food and beyond.
San Francisco based, Cork raised. Reporter and amateur baker. www.facebook.com/marthabrennanjournalist

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Martha Brennan’s Biography

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Multimedia reporter with IrishStar.com. Previously with The Irish Times group in Ireland.

Other bylines include The Mirror, The Express, The Echo, The Guardian, The Connacht Tribune, and The Southern Star.

Former Deputy and News Editor of Student Independent News.

News internships completed at The Irish Times, The Connacht Tribune, NBC 10 WJAR, The Guardian, and The Southern Star.

Martha Brennan’s Journalist Portfolio

A Town Shut Down (Photo Essay)

A Town Shut Down (Photo Essay)

The small fishing town of Kinsale, Co.Cork is usually throbbing with tourists this time of year. But 2020 has…

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Dance Intervarsities (Mini Documentary)

Dance Intervarsities (Mini Documentary)

This is a video I created for my Mobile Journalism module. Completely shot and edited on my phone.

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Feed the Heroes (Radio Story)

Feed the Heroes (Radio Story)

This is a radio story I worked on for my MA during the early days of the pandemic.

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Keeping up with the Bidens (Viral Story)

Keeping up with the Bidens (Viral Story)

I compiled this SEO-focused feature after the inauguration of President Biden. It broke records as the paper'…

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The Best Podcasts of 2020 (Today FM Interview)

The Best Podcasts of 2020 (Today FM Interview)

An interview I did with Today FM following a feature I wrote on the top true crime podcasts.

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Video Package

Video Package

A package created about DCU's Inter Faith Center for my MA video class.

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Articles

The Antique Tableware Brand To Hunt At Thrift Stores (It's Not Pyrex)

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The Antique Tableware Brand To Hunt At Thrift Stores (It's Not Pyrex) Walik/Getty Images Thrift stores can be treasure troves for cooking enthusiasts. Sure, you might have to sift through some junk, but lying beneath all of those cheap trays and chipped mugs could be a range of top-quality vintage pieces that will last for life. Pyrex is always a great brand to look out for if you need new serving dishes, but next time you're on the hunt, there's another name you should look for: Mottahedeh.
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Just Add One Ingredient To Give Store-Bought Cookie Dough A Gourmet Twist Original

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By Martha Brennan
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Just Add One Ingredient To Give Store-Bought Cookie Dough A Gourmet Twist Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock Store-bought cookie dough can save so much time and hassle in the kitchen. You don't need to gather a million ingredients, there's little to no cleanup involved, and most doughs last for a long time in the fridge or freezer. The best part is that you often can't even tell that the cookies are store-bought, especially if they're served fresh from the oven.
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Just Add One Ingredient To Give Store-Bought Cookie Dough A Gourmet Twist

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By Martha Brennan
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Just Add One Ingredient To Give Store-Bought Cookie Dough A Gourmet Twist Mon 10 August 2026 at 9:00 pm UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Store-bought cookie dough can save so much time and hassle in the kitchen. You don't need to gather a million ingredients, there's little to no cleanup involved, and most doughs last for a long time in the fridge or freezer.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing features one day a week at The Connacht Tribune for free during college.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

This was my dream present as a child. They were hard to come by in the early 2000s though.

How is social media changing news?

In every scary and exciting way possible.