The Ditch

https://www.ontheditch.com/

The Ditch is a media outlet covering news and politics. It publishes current affairs stories, investigative journalism pieces, and commentary.

The site was founded by two journalists, Eoghan McNeill and Roman Shortall. It broke news stories about politics that have revealed corruption in Irish politics and national institutions.

Readers have the option to support The Ditch through monthly membership subscriptions.

Source: Oasis Europe

Last updated date: November 2025

Location:
Dublin, Ireland
Year the organization started publishing:
2021
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Politics
Law and crime
Journalism genres:
Opinion
Investigative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Social media platforms
Twitter
Facebook
Primary tech platform or medium used to publish content:
Website

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Twitter number of followers:
21,200

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
2
Founders:
Eoghan McNeill, Roman Shortall
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Audience support / reader revenue
Website subscriptions

Transparency

Publishes up to date information about its team

Why is this profile included?

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