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Damian Cullen (born circa 1976[1]) is an Irish journalist, editor and author. He is the Health & Family Editor[2] of The Irish Times[3], where he has written extensively on family life[4], parenting[5], education[6], wellbeing[7], travel[8], politics[9] and social affairs[10]. Over a journalism career spanning more than two decades, he has reported on a wide range of national issues and has contributed feature writing, news coverage and long-form journalism across multiple sections of the newspaper.
In addition to his newspaper work, Cullen is the author of several books[11] on Gaelic games, documenting the history, personalities and cultural significance of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). His writing has explored both elite and grassroots sport, reflecting the central role of Gaelic games in Irish society. Through his journalism and books[12], he has become known for combining in-depth reporting with a focus on the experiences of individuals, families and communities throughout Ireland.
Early life and education
[edit]Cullen [13] is from Loughmore-Castleiney[14] in Co Tipperary, and was educated at Our Lady's Templemore[15] before attending University College Dublin, where he studied politics and history[16]. During his early years, he developed an interest in journalism and Irish sport, particularly Gaelic games.
Career
[edit]Cullen began his career in journalism covering local news, sport and community affairs before joining The Irish Times in the late 1990s. Over subsequent years he worked across a range of reporting and editorial roles, contributing coverage of sport, news, health, education, family life and social issues.
After moving from the Sports Department, he later became Assistant News Editor and then Health & Family Editor, overseeing reporting on public health, healthcare policy, parenting, wellbeing and related topics. His work has included news reporting, feature writing and analysis, with a particular focus on issues affecting Irish families and communities. He has received several nominations for coverage of mental health[17].
Alongside his newspaper career, Cullen has written, contributed to, and given a blurb [18]to several books.
Bibliography
[edit]References
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- ↑ Cullen, Damian. "Damian Cullen on ... advice from 40-year-old me to 20-year-old me". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2026-09-19.
- ↑ "Damian Cullen". The Irish Times. 2026-09-13. Retrieved 2026-09-19.
- ↑ "The Irish Times". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2026-09-19.
- ↑ "Summer Camps: A guide to the best and most popular sports camps in Ireland". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2026-09-26.
- ↑ "Leaving Cert parent: It is cruel and unusual punishment - but sometimes you have to laugh". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2026-09-26.
- ↑ Cullen, Damian. "Leaving Cert: Just one more sleep to go". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2026-09-26.
- ↑ Intermittent fasting: the good, the bad and the hungry | In The News. 2024-08-06. Retrieved 2026-09-26 – via shows.acast.com.
- ↑ "How does a few days in freezing temperatures 350km inside the Arctic Circle grab you?". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2026-09-26.
- ↑ "When is the Irish presidential election? A beginner's guide to 2025 Áras vote". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2026-09-26.
- ↑ "Life as a rail commuter: my 24 hours per week on trains between Thurles and Dublin". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2026-09-26.
- ↑ "WIN PENGUIN GUIDE TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP". Irish Independent. 2005-05-08. Retrieved 2026-09-19.
- ↑ Cullen, Damian (2006). The Penguin Ireland guide to championship 2006 : the All-Ireland Hurling and Gaelic Football Championships /. Dublin: Penguin Ireland. ISBN 978-1-84488-102-4.
- ↑ "Damian Cullen Email & Phone Number @ The Irish Times". AeroLeads. Retrieved 2026-09-19.
- ↑ Cullen, Damian. "Why Loughmore-Castleiney is the biggest little club in Tipp". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2026-09-19.
- ↑ "-1362". Our Lady's Secondary School Templemore. Retrieved 2026-09-19.
- ↑ "Damian Cullen - Journalist Profile - Intelligent Relations". Retrieved 2026-09-19.
- ↑ "The Irish Times shortlisted in four categories for coverage of mental health". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2026-09-22.
- ↑ "Mediterranean Mood Food - Dubray Books". www.dubraybooks.ie. 2026-09-19. Retrieved 2026-09-19.
- ↑ "Damian Cullen: The Penguin Ireland Guide to Championship 2005: : 2005 [2005] pap | eBay UK". eBay UK. Retrieved 2026-09-22.
- ↑ "Amazon.co.uk: The Penguin Ireland Guide to Championship 2006: The All-Ireland Hurling and Gaelic Football Championships: Books: Damian Cullen". www.amazon.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2007-02-17. Retrieved 2026-09-22.