Category 02

Writing

Journalism, essays, and dispatches from the intersection of culture, running, and life between two continents.

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Mark's journalistic work has been featured in prominent publications such as The Irish Times and New York Daily News, and his insights have been cited in The Wall Street Journal. He also maintains a passion for storytelling through film, music and theater as co-founder of the award-winning Storm Theatre Company.

Published Work
The Irish Times 'I landed in Addis Ababa for a challenge that blended my love of running with a commitment to those in need' The Irish Times Irishman in New York: Watching Katie Taylor win brought me home and re-connected my Irish soul New York Daily News In the Stillness There is Life The Irish Times Eight million people just disappeared: The Bray man who filmed the shutdown in New York
Business & Finance Writing
TMI Magazine Managing Risk and Creating Opportunity through Extreme Volatility TMI Magazine A Piece of Cake: Unwrapping the Financial Risk of Food Products The Global Treasurer Magazine McCashflow: Why Big Mac founder wouldn't be lovin' today's global risks
Creative Writing — Film & Music
Short Film
Dancing on the Face of the Moon

Writer and director of this black comedy following a separated Irishman's descent into a hellish midlife crisis. Starring Tom Hickey (My Left Foot, Breakfast on Pluto) and Niall Byrne (The Miracle).

WriterDirectorShort Film
Documentary
Outside In

Award-winning documentary written and directed by Mark. A city of eight million, crushed by a pandemic, seen through the eyes of an immigrant family. Premiered on RTÉ Television in 2024. Winner of three Best Documentary Short awards including New York International Film Awards 2022.

WriterDirectorRTÉ Television 2024Award Winner
Documentary
Beyond the Finish Line — The Great Ethiopian Run

Written and directed by Mark, this feature documentary follows a team of Irish runners on a life-changing journey to Africa's largest road race. Featuring Haile Gebrselassie, Ruth Chepng'etich, and Eamonn Coghlan.

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Music
Audio Fiction — Lyricist

Lyricist and drummer for New York indie pop/rock band Audio Fiction across multiple albums and EPs including Songs in the Key of Orange Alert and Worlds Apart. Compared to Garbage meets No Doubt, featured on Rockband and praised by Hot Press, Popmatters, and the New York Daily News.

LyricistDrummerAudio Fiction
Digital Archive

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Mark chronicled life in New York City through his blog surrealnyc.com, now preserved as part of the New York Historical Museum's first digital collection.