Journalist’s reports on racism win top award

AN Irish Examiner journalist has won a national media award for his efforts to promote cross-cultural understanding in Ireland.

Michael O’Farrell, who was recently appointed political reporter with the newspaper, was one of a number of journalists and activists honoured at the Metro Éireann Media and Multicultural Awards, presented in Dublin last night.

Michael won his award for a series of reports published in the Irish Examiner in 2002, which judges said helped readers understand the vast