Cork teen claims top prize in journalism competition

Cork teenager John Flynn has been named overall winner of the NewsBrands Press Pass awards after a nationwide journalism competition for 10,000 transition year students across Ireland.

Cork teen claims top prize in journalism competition
Mon, 08 Apr, 2019 - 18:02
Fiachra Ó Cionnaith

Cork teenager John Flynn has been named overall winner of the NewsBrands Press Pass awards after a nationwide journalism competition for 10,000 transition year students across Ireland.

The student from Coláiste an Chraoibhín in Fermoy, was given the top prize for his eye-catching opinion piece on scouting and its impact on his life.

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