Lucy McHugh

Background

About Lucy McHugh

Education Mary Immaculate College: Graduated with a 2:1 BA in English, Media, and Communication Studies. Produced a college documentary exploring the experiences of commuters vs. on-campus students. Passion for Sports Lifelong passion for sports, particularly soccer/football. Professional Experience RTÉ (2023): Shadowed the gallery during the Women’s World Cup, gaining valuable behind-the-scenes broadcasting experience. Learning Waves Journalism Graduate Programme (2024): Currently completing this programme at iRadio, expanding journalism and multimedia expertise. iRadio: Social media experience across all platforms, contributing to content creation and audience engagement. Producing a documentary titled "Rooting for More", focusing on amplifying the voices of underrepresented women football players while including insights from professional players and coaches. Also gaining Newsroom experience. Career Highlights Interviewing members of the Irish Women’s National Team both before and after their Euro 2025 qualifier against Wales.