Brian O’Connell’s work as a journalist appears in the Irish Times and several international publications. In 2007, he won the John Healy National Print Award. More recently, he reported from India on child trafficking, the Democratic Republic of Congo on gender violence, and Mozambique on the effects of climate change. Brian is a regular contributor to Irish radio and in 2009, co-presented a traditional music series on RTÉ1 television, entitled The Reel Deal.