Nóirín Hegarty, who was appointed editor of the Sunday Times newspaper in Ireland in late 2021, is stepping down from her position. In a statement, a spokesperson for the newspaper’s owner News International confirmed the move, adding that Hegarty would serve in the role on an “interim basis until she embarks on a new career opportunity overseas in the New Year”. The statement adds: “News Ireland would like to wish Nóirín the best of luck in her new role and thank her for her time at the publication. The Sunday Times Ireland is looking forward to continuing its growth with the appointment of a new editor in due…