Innovative course will raise standards of journalism and improve your papers

AN innovative move in journalistic development resulted yesterday in the first Thomas Crosbie Holdings (TCH) Diploma in Journalism awards.

The diploma was developed and run by renowned British newspaper training organisation, The Editorial Centre. It was established a year ago by TCH and the first graduates received their diplomas yesterday.

The 17 recipients qualify as senior journalists within the group, which publishes The Irish Examiner, Sunday Business Post, and 10 regional newspapers. TCH also has interests in the electronic publishing and commercial radio.