'Irish Examiner' journalists shortlisted for six Justice Media Awards

In total, four 'Irish Examiner' journalists have been shortlisted for awards across four categories in the Justice Media Awards. Picture Dan Linehan

The Irish Examiner has been shortlisted for six Justice Media Awards.

In total, four journalists have been shortlisted for awards across four categories.

Three Irish Examiner reporters are shortlisted for their work in the print/online journalism (daily) category.

Cianan Brennan's reporting on the grey zone of GAA vetting has been shortlisted, as has Alison O'Reilly's work on surrogacy and IVF.

Sean Murray's reporting on the Stardust inquests has also been shortlisted in the category.

Stardust campaigners outside Leinster House, Dublin, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024after then taoiseach Simon Harris issued a State apology to the families of the victims of the Stardust fire . File Picture: Cillian Sherlock/PA

Ms O'Reilly also appears on the shortlist in the court reporting category for her coverage of the death of Aoife Johnston.

The human rights/social justice reporting category sees Ann Murphy receive a shortlisting for her piece on why incarceration is not suitable for the mentally ill.

Ms O'Reilly receives a third spot on the overall shortlist in the international justice reporting category. It is for her work reporting on Facebook groups offering to arrange private adoptions and forged birth certificates.

Irish Examiner editor Tom Fitzpatrick said: "These awards are synonymous with exceptional quality, original journalism that often tells the stories of people in Irish society who are overlooked or marginalised. 

"The work recognised today by the Law Society of Ireland is outstanding, and the Irish Examiner is proud to have our journalists' work shortlisted."

The Justice Media Awards are held annually by the Law Society of Ireland.

The awards recognise outstanding print, broadcast, and online journalism that contributes to the public’s understanding of justice and the legal system.