The Irish Examiner has scooped two awards in the 2019 Newsbrands Ireland Journalism Awards.

Marion Roeleveld of Killeen Farmhouse Cheese was named the Supreme Champion at the biennial Cáis Irish Cheese Awards presented in Cork recently.

Barcelona’s Lionel Messi has been named men’s player of the year at The Best Fifa awards in Milan, beating Liverpool’s Virgil Van Dijk and Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo.

Author Danielle McLaughlin plans to immerse herself in writing after winning one of the world’s most lucrative literary awards.

Dublin Airport has been named as one of the best in the world for passenger experience.

The family of the late rock singer Dolores O’Riordan are to be presented with a special posthumous award on her behalf, by the University of Limerick, later this month.

Dublin dentist Dr Seán Ó’Seachnasaí has been named ‘Colgate Caring Dentist of the Year 2018’ for his treatment of a patient who was suffering from depression after surviving stage 4 advanced cancer.

National Bravery Award recipient, Martin Cullinane, says saving two young brothers from drowning last April changed his life for the better.

Irish photographer Enda Bowe has been shortlisted for a major international photography award for his portrait of a mother cradling her daughter in London.

Enda Kenny has been selected as the Irish European of Year.

Founder and CEO of Irish company Diaceutics, Peter Keeling, has been announced as one of the finalists for this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year award.

The Irish Coast Guard has been honoured at the People of the Year awards "in recognition of the bravery of the men and women who carry out their duties despite considerable risk to their lives".

Cork City’s double-winning goalkeeper Mark McNulty claims he “fed off” the abuse he received from Dundalk fans during this month’s FAI Cup final at the Aviva Stadium.

The Irish Examiner was recognised at one of the most prestigious global awards for creative excellence in advertising.

There have been many occasions — and very many fine lives — when the absence of a credible, national honours system seems to have left a void in Irish life.

Being named as one of the five best ports to visit in Western Europe is very prestigious for the town of Cobh and has come about through a lot of hard work.

O’Sullivan was honoured with the accolade of Outstanding Contribution to the Olympic Movement in Ireland at the inaugural Olympic Council of Ireland Awards last night.

March's 'Cork Person of the Month' goes to three remarkable Cork businesswomen and social entrepreneurs.

Plans are being put in place to hold a national Garda Youth Achievement Awards ceremony.

Irish authors Sebastian Barry and Maggie O’Farrell have been shortlisted for the 2016 Costa Novel Award

Buncrana tragedy hero Davitt Walsh is set to receive an award for gallantry from the Transport Minister this evening.

A Dublin restaurant has been awarded its first Michelin star - bringing to ten the number of Irish restaurants with the prestigious award.

Four familiar voices from the airwaves have landed on the PPI Radio Awards hall of fame.

Republic of Ireland supporter Jamie Monaghan has been selected to accept the prestigious 'Médaille de la Ville de Paris' from the Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo, which has been awarded to Irish fans for their ‘exemplary behaviour’ at UEFA EURO 2016

CJ Stander bagged his third major award in nine days but yesterday’s Munster Rugby Player of the Year honour was, he said, the one that meant the most to him.

Food companies featured prominently in the Green Awards 2016, celebrating the sustainability commitments of Irish companies across a range of categories.

Longford has been named the cleanest town in Ireland for 2015.

A BBC reporter who criticised the corporation for nominating boxer Tyson Fury for the Sports Personality of the Year award says he has been suspended.

First-time novelist Morrissey has won the most unwanted prize in writing, a bad-sex-in-fiction award.

Retired football star David Beckham, an international celebrity both on and off the field, was named People magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive”.

Nominations for the World Rugby Awards continue to be announced, last week was the shortlist for best Rugby World Cup moment for the past 20 years, this week they have announced two more award shortlists.

France awards Legion d’honneur as father denies gunman is terrorist.

University of Limerick and Trinity College Dublin have become the first Irish colleges to receive recognition from an international organisation for their efforts to increase academic gender equality.

We're delighted to announce that Breakingnews.ie has won a prize at the Maximum Media Social Media Awards.

Irish Examiner journalist Noel Baker was last night presented with a merit accolade in the daily newspapers category of the Justice Media Awards.

A Kerry beauty therapy instructor has won a top international award, in the face of competition from 36 countries.

A visionary project which transformed a town park into an attractive community space in one of West Cork’s prettiest towns has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.

It’s all about the personal touch and pampering the customer — that’s the recipe for success in the hospitality business, according to a multi-award winner.

Rob Penney is guaranteed to leave Munster with at least one piece of silverware after being ‘Coach of the Year’ at last night’s RaboDirect PRO12 Awards in Edinburgh.

Hollywood film-maker Oliver Stone shocked the audience at the British Comedy Awards with a bad-taste gag about the Suffolk serial killer.

Stopping swearing is Charlotte Church’s New Year’s resolution.