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Five great pieces of writing from Ireland's journalist of the year

This week we in Examiner Towers were proud to salute our very own Michael Clifford as he collected the NewsBrands Journalist of the Year award at the National Journalism Awards 2016.

Five great pieces of writing from Ireland's journalist of the year

Fri, 04 Nov, 2016 - 00:00

Irish Examiner digital staff

An Tánaiste and Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald was the guest speaker in the Mansion House and said journalists play an in important part in protecting our democracy.

“Journalists play a key role in enhancing transparency and accountability,” she said.

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