Entries for journalism awards up 50%

The number of entries to NewsBrands Ireland Journalism Awards has jumped 50% since the competition was last held three years ago.

A total of 1,200 entries has been submitted in what organizers are hailing as “the biggest showcase of original Irish journalism ever held”.

“Now that the awards are back, we are delighted not just by the volume of entries but by the outstanding quality of work submitted,” said Vincent Crowley, chairman NewsBrands.