UL student scoops Examiner award

University of Limerick student Kevin O’Brien’s investigation into missed drug tests within the GAA earned him the Irish Examiner’s Young Sports Journalist of the Year Award.

The Offaly student, whose Freedom of Information Act request revealed that seven county boards were fined €4,784 for missing drugs tests — these included the Clare hurling team, winners of the 2013 All-Ireland.

“It is great to see our students being recognised by such reputable media organisations for their excellent research and interviewing skills,” said head of journalism at the University of Limerick, Mary Dundon.