Journalism competition will be held in memory of Joe Drennan

New award is named in honour of much-loved UL student who died in a road traffic accident last year

The late Joe Drennan's parents, Tim and Marguerite Drennan, with a special memorial edition of the 'Limerick Voice'. The grieving parents say the new award is a fitting way to remember their son. Picture: Alan Place

An aspiring journalist who died in a road traffic incident in Limerick is being celebrated with a new competition being launched in his memory.

Joe Drennan from Mountrath, Co Laois died in October 2023 and the new memorial competition will recognise journalism that contributes to the understanding of marginalised communities.