Tripe + Drisheen is a reader-supported newsletter about Cork city and county. It aims to publish independent, in-depth local journalism pieces, best captured by its motto, "slow news is good news".
Founded by journalists Ellie O'Byrne and JJ O'Donoghue in February 2021, the publication features a mixture of news, investigative reporting, features, and opinions.
Tripe + Drisheen was born out of frustration with how local media usually operate. Local news outlets are often owned by international conglomerates, which operate under an ad-supported, click-driven model that forces journalists to churn out five to 10 stories daily.
The founders felt that this way of working does not fit local journalism. They wanted to build a new slow model, particularly important at the local level because stories require research and going out into communities, something not usually afforded to local publications. Tripe + Drisheen also prioritises bringing voices not heard into the mainstream media.
The publication's founders believe that great journalism changes the world, and that great local journalism changes the world in small, incremental ways. Tripe + Drisheen is widely read in Cork, particularly among local policy-makers, so O'Byrne and O'Donoghue have been able to see the local impact of their journalism.
Source: Oasis Europe
Last updated date: November 2025
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