The Sunday Times has appointed Kirstie McDermott as Deputy Features Editor and promoted Róisín Healy to Features Editor.

Kirstie McDermott

In her new role, Kirstie will work closely with the team to identify and develop story ideas and oversee features from initial concept through to publication across print and digital. She will also play a key role in shaping the team’s editorial offering and identifying opportunities for original, thought-provoking features and interviews.

Kirstie has extensive experience across lifestyle, culture and consumer journalism. She is the co-founder of Ireland’s first beauty blog, Beaut.ie, and has held senior editorial positions at a number of leading Irish media titles, including Content Studio Editor at The Irish Times, Editorial Director of House & Home Magazine, Deputy Editor of STELLAR, and Beauty Editor at the Irish Examiner and IMAGE magazine.

More recently, Kirstie worked as Senior Content Manager at Amply, a conversational AI recruitment platform, where she managed content schedules across its global publishing network and developed content and marketing assets for international publishers and brands.

Speaking about her new appointment, Kirstie said: “I’m delighted to be joining The Sunday Times as Deputy Features Editor and to be working alongside Róisín and the wider features team. The opportunity to contribute to such a well-established title and to develop original, engaging features across lifestyle, culture and human interest is very exciting. I’m looking forward to bringing my experience across print and digital to the role and working with the team to create journalism that informs, engages and has a real impact on readers.”

Róisín Healy

Róisín Healy joined The Sunday Times as Deputy Features Editor in 2022, following a decade working across the Irish magazine industry, where she covered arts, entertainment, interiors and lifestyle.

Prior to joining The Sunday Times, she spent seven years with Irish Country Magazine, where she progressed from Features Writer to Deputy Editor. She began her career as a Staff Writer with VIP Publishing Group, working across a number of titles including STELLAR, Kiss and TV Now Magazine.

As Features Editor, Róisín will lead the features team, curating a diverse range of compelling content and working closely with the wider editorial team to deliver insightful, high-quality journalism across print and digital.

Róisín said: “I am looking forward to taking on the role of Features Editor and to continue building on the work we’ve done over the past few years. Features journalism gives us the opportunity to tell fascinating stories, introduce readers to new ideas and people, and explore the issues and subjects that matter to them. I’m looking forward to working with Kirstie and the wider editorial team as we continue to develop a distinctive and ambitious features offering across The Sunday Times.”

Kieran McDaid, Editor of The Sunday Times, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Kirstie to the features team and to announce Róisín’s promotion to Features Editor. Kirstie has a wealth of knowledge across lifestyle, culture and consumer journalism, as well as a strong background in developing content across print and digital. Róisín has been an important part of our editorial team since joining The Sunday Times and has played a key role in developing our features offering. I’m looking forward to seeing them work together to build on the strength of the section and continue to deliver original, engaging and high-quality journalism for our readers.”