‘Herald’ editor takes helm of national title

A Kerryman has been appointed as editor of the Irish Independent newspaper in the first of a round of changes at Independent News & Media.

Stephen Rae has been at the helm of the Evening Herald for the last six years, and his elevation to the morning daily is regarded as a key step to push for a younger audience and to assist the digital drive of the newspaper.

He replaces Gerard O’Regan, 62, who has retired after seven years as editor. He will continue as a columnist for the paper.