Examiner travel writer nets awards

IRISH Examiner contributor Pól Ó Conghaile has been named Travel Writer of the Year for the second time in a row.

In addition to the overall award, Pól also took the honours in one of the individual categories at yesterday’s ceremony in Dublin, being named “Long Haul Writer of the Year”.

It is the second year in succession that he has dominated the prestigious awards, which are presented by industry newspaper Travel Extra.