Irish Examiner: Newspaper of the Year

THE Irish Examiner has been chosen as Ireland’s Newspaper of the Year for 2009.

The award, sponsored by TV3, was given for the newspaper’s dedication to offering a different perspective to readers and for dealing with issues other papers often ignore.

Announced on Vincent Browne’s Tonight show on TV3, the award was accepted by the newspaper’s editor, Tim Vaughan, who said it reflected the work ethic and dedication of the Irish Examiner staff.