Laura Heeney Just Took the Helm at ExtraG—Here’s Why This Move Could Shake Up the Industry and Your Next Big Opportunity

Laura Heeney Just Took the Helm at ExtraG—Here’s Why This Move Could Shake Up the Industry and Your Next Big Opportunity

Ever wonder what it takes to truly champion a language in today’s fast-paced media world? Well, Laura Heeney’s recent leap into dmg Media as Content Editor for their Irish-language platform, ExtraG, might just answer that curiosity. Starting her media journey with TG4 in 2023, Laura isn’t your typical editor—she’s got this eclectic edge, juggling journalism, acting, and presenting like few dare to. Not only that, but her talents have already snagged her the prestigious Réalta Óg na Bliana award at the Gradaim Chumarsáide an Oireachtais last month—a clear nod to the impact she’s making. dmg Media’s CEO, Paul Henderson, didn’t hold back on the welcome, underscoring the crucial role the Irish language plays for the company and hinting at exciting collaborations ahead with Laura at the helm. If you ask me, there’s something inspiring about watching someone steer the narrative of a cultural cornerstone through fresh, dynamic content—especially in a world full of noise and distractions. Curious to see how Laura’s journey unfolds and what it means for Irish media? LEARN MORE.

Laura Heeney has recently joined the team at dmg Media as Content Editor of our Irish-language platform, ExtraG.

Heeney began her media career with TG4 in 2023 and brings a diverse range of experience across journalism, acting and presenting.

Her work and contribution to Irish-language media have already earned her significant recognition, having been awarded Réalta Óg na Bliana at Gradaim Chumarsáide an Oireachtais last month.

dmg Media CEO Paul Henderson, welcomed Heeney to the company: “The Irish language is hugely important to us here at dmg Media, and we are delighted to welcome Laura to the team.

“We look forward to working together to champion and promote the language through ExtraG.”

Tháinig Laura Heeney isteach ar fhoireann DMG Media le déanaí mar Eagarthóir Ábhair ar ár n-ardán Gaeilge, ExtraG.

Chuir Laura tús lena gairm sna meáin le TG4 in 2023 agus tá réimse leathan taithí aici san iriseoireacht, san aisteoireacht agus sa láithreoireacht.

Tá aitheantas suntasach bainte amach aici cheana féin as a cuid oibre agus a rannpháirtíocht sna meáin Ghaeilge, agus bronnadh gradam Réalta Óg na Bliana uirthi ag Gradaim Chumarsáide an Oireachtais an mhí seo caite.

Laura Heeney

Dúirt dmg media CEO Paul Henderson: “Tá an Ghaeilge thar a bheith tábhachtach dúinn anseo in DMG Media, agus tá lúcháir orainn fáilte a chur roimh Laura ar an fhoireann.

“Táimid ag súil go mór le bheith ag obair i gcomhar léi chun an Ghaeilge a chur chun cinn agus a chur chun cinn trí ExtraG.

“Fáilte romhat, a Laura.”

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