Limerick Leader reporter shortlisted for Justice Media Award
The awards will be held in June
THE WORK of Limerick Leader reporter Donal O'Regan has been shortlisted in the Law Society of Ireland Justice Media Awards.
The awards received a record-breaking 400 entries across 15 categories this year.
The Justice Media Awards recognise outstanding print, broadcast and online journalism that contributes to the public’s understanding of justice, the legal system, and access to justice issues, said a spokesperson for the organisers.
“Each shortlisted entry has been recognised for showcasing these key criteria and is now in with a chance of winning at a ceremony at the Law Society on Thursday, June 20,” said the spokesperson.
Mr O'Regan's entry titled Singing Priest, Sexual Predator, which features in the Local Journalism category, revealed the harrowing sexual abuse perpetrated by former Limerick priest, Terry Loughran, on a teenage boy for years.
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The story featured on page 1 of the Limerick Leader as well as on a full page inside the paper. The coverage included the court case, victim impact statement, judge’s comments and a response from the Bishop of Limerick.
Mr O'Regan said: “Our jobs as journalists is to endeavour to highlight the bravery of victims, the detailed investigations of gardai, the words of prosecuting and defending solicitors and barristers, and show when justice is served. That is what I tried to do in this case.”