Kate Hickey joined the IrishCentral as Editor in 2010 while living in New York. She is IrishCentral's Managing Editor and Irish Correspondent, based out of Dublin.
She moved to New York having worked in various online and print publications following on from her MA in Journalism. Throughout her career in Ireland and in New York, Kate worked on publications such as The Irish Independent, The Irish Times, and New York Arts among others. Kate has also worked as a Spokeperson for the Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform and as a European Tour Manager for Education First.
Kate now lives in her hometown, Dublin City, where she is responsible for sourcing, commissioning and managing content of the site.
On this day, April 15, 1912, the Titanic sank. As we remember the anniversary of this tragedy, we take ourselves inside the Titanic with these sonar images.
On this day in 1926, a woman raised on Merrion Square in Dublin attempted to assassinate the Italian fascist leader Benito Mussolini.
From servant roots to 21 children, and only one portrait! You may think you know the man behind Guinness but we bet you’ve never heard these facts.
What makes 34.7 million American’s tick the Irish box on the Census form? And what’s to become of Irish America?
3-D virtual reality reconstruction of national archive will allow public to walk through the destroyed building and explore the lost records.
Sadly, the star with County Cork roots, who most famously, played Frasier father Martin, in the TV sitcom, passed away.
Healing, aiding digestion, lowers blood pressure, prevents cancer, taste great with almost anything... Why do we eat them?
Mary Raftery, the Irish journalist behind "States of Fear" and "Behind the Walls," is remembered today on the anniversary of her death.
Disney Princess JFK? Incredible photo, taken 2 months before his assassination, shows President feeding a dear in his pajamas.
House prices set to rise by as much as 15 percent in 2018. Here are the current average prices for house available around Ireland.
IrishCentral's most popular potato recipe for Garlic Day
Perfect ideas for your Celtic wedding ceremony: Bands, blessings, vows and traditions
For World Heritage Day, check out Ireland's heritage sites in stunning 3D
Midair tragedy as Jennifer Riordan dies, almost sucked out airplane window
How to have an Irish Mother's Day
How to have an Irish Mother's Day
Prince's estate releases original 'Nothing Compares 2 U' video
Top Senator Chuck Schumer signs on to McGuinness Principles
Canadian sets up 'Go Fund Me' to buy Arlene Foster one way ticket out of Ireland
Brave retired nurse tried to save Southwest Airlines passenger almost sucked out window