John Drennan (born Sean Armstrong)[citation needed] is an Irish political journalist and writer. He is a columnist for the Sunday Independent,[1] an occasional TV panelist and a frequent contributor to radio shows. From County Laois[2] he was educated at St. Patrick's College, Maynooth[3] where he studied for an arts degree and worked as a part-time postman to fund his shooting and fishing hobbies. A gun enthusiast and writer of dole diaries, Drennan was openly affiliated with Fine Gael for many years and often referred to himself warmly as an "Old Blueshirt".[citation needed]

In 2015, Drennan announced that he was leaving his role with the Sunday Independent and had joined Renua Ireland — a new anti-abortion[4] political party founded by Lucinda Creighton TD — to work as their Communications Director.[5] After the party's underwhelming performance during the 2016 general elections, Drennan resigned and returned to his work as a journalist.[6]

He has contributed to a number of publications, such as Magill and Village.

Drennan works as a Communications and PR consultant as Communicate Ireland along with journalist and former senator John Whelan.[7]

Publications

References

  1. ^ John Drennan Columnists, Sunday Independent
  2. ^ Debates feature in Laois author’s book, Leinster Express, Thursday 8 November 2012.
  3. ^ "Sunday Independents John Drennan". Eolas Magazine. 28 May 2012.
  4. ^ "Ireland's election result is no stepping stone to abortion rights. It's a roadblock | Emer O'Toole". The Guardian. 9 March 2016. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  5. ^ John Drennan Renua The Journal, May 2015.
  6. ^ O'Connell, Hugh. "Spin doctor John Drennan quits Renua after election failure". TheJournal.ie.
  7. ^ About Us Communicate Ireland.
  8. ^ Review of Cute Hoors and Pious Protesters Irish Independent, 20 February 2011.
  9. ^ Those who stood by the Republic Irish Independent, 14 October 2012.
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