Aoife Moore is an award-winning investigative journalist and bestselling author, widely recognised as a leading voice on Irish politics across both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Born in Derry City at the end of the Troubles, she brings a deeply informed and personal perspective to political reporting, shaped by lived experience as well as professional expertise.
Aoife was named Irish Journalist of the Year in 2021 for breaking the landmark Golfgate scandal, a story that had significant political repercussions across Ireland. Her work has earned multiple accolades, including UK Opinion Writer of the Year in 2026 for her political analysis column in The Irish News . Known for her incisive commentary and clarity of analysis, she has established herself as a trusted commentator on complex political developments.
Her journalism career includes senior roles as a political correspondent with The Sunday Times , The Irish Examiner and the BBC , where she reported on major political stories and national debates. Her reporting spans government, opposition dynamics, and the evolving political landscape on the island of Ireland.

Aoife is also the author of The Long Game – Inside Sinn Féin , which went straight to number one in the Irish book charts and was shortlisted for Book of the Year in 2023. The book offers a detailed and accessible insight into one of Ireland’s most influential political parties, further cementing her reputation for rigorous, balanced analysis.
A highly sought-after media contributor, Aoife regularly appears on television and radio, known for her engaging, direct and often candid perspective on Irish life. Now working as a freelance journalist, she is expanding into documentary filmmaking, focusing on social justice and feminist issues, including domestic violence and the rise of extremist ideologies.

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