Thursday, June 25, 2009

National award for Clare People journalist

Joe Ó Muircheartaigh of the Clare People newspaper has been named Provincial sports journalist of the year at the national media awards which were presented last night.

The award for overall journalist of the year was given jointly to Nick Webb and Shane Ross of the Sunday Independent for their exposure of overspending in Fás.

The awards were sponsored by Bord Gáis Energy.