Trinity College's Kate Byrne named student journalist of the year 

Kate Byrne of Trinity News, who was named Student Journalist of the Year, alongside 'Irish Examiner' political reporter Tadgh McNally.

Kate Byrne of Trinity News has been crowned as the Irish Examiner student journalist of the year at the Student Media Awards (Smedias).

Ms Byrne, a final year student of History and Political Science at Trinity College, received the award from Irish Examiner political reporter Tadgh McNally during the ceremony at the Mansion House in Dublin on Wednesday evening.