Local, Regional and National Journalists shortlisted for the 2025 Justice Media Awards

Local, Regional and National Journalists shortlisted for the 2025 Justice Media Awards.

  • 26th May, 2025

The shortlist for the Justice Media Awards 2025 hvae been announced.  The Justice Media Awards are the longest running media awards in Ireland. They have grown from strength to strength in this time.  Each year, the Law Society invites print, broadcast and online journalists throughout Ireland to take part in the annual Justice Media Awards. The Justice Media Awards recognise outstanding print, broadcast and online journalism that contributes to the public’s understanding of justice, the legal system and legal issues.  Congratulations to all those from across the Independent Radio Sector in Ireland who have been shortlised for an award.  See full list below.  

Broadcast Journalism (National Radio) 

  • Everything You Need to Know About Conor McGregor’s Court Defeat. Frank Greaney, The Anton Savage Show – Newstalk.
  • Do jurors need counselling supports?Dee King, Andrea Gilligan, Caoimhe Harney & Ross Leahy, Lunchtime Live – Newstalk.
  • Survivors of the Sex Trade. Sarah Madden, The Pat Kenny Show – Newstalk.
  • Bram Stoker and the Petty Sessions. Marése O’Sullivan & Tommy Graham, Talking History – Newstalk.
  • The Creation of the Irish Courts. Marése O’Sullivan & Patrick Geoghegan, Talking History – Newstalk
  • The Istanbul Convention: Is the State meeting its legal obligations for domestic violence? Jessica Woodlock, The Pat Kenny Show – Newstalk.

Broadcast Journalism (Local Radio)

  • Explaining the rules of sentencing. Gillian Devlin, Limerick Today - Live 95.
  • Legal Matters on Midlands Today. Sinéad Hubble & Will Faulkner, Midlands 103.
  • The Judicial System and how it works. Kevin McDermott & Joe Finnegan, Shannonside Northern Sound FM.
  • Don’t Leave a Legal Mess Behind – The Importance of a Will. JohnPaul McNamara, Cork Today – C103.
  • The Journey. JohnPaul McNamara, Cork Today – C103
  • Getting Married in Ireland and Abroad. JohnPaul McNamara & Patricia Messinger, Cork Today –C103.
  • The Impact of a Victim Impact Statement. Mairead Twohig & Patricia Messinger. Cork Today - C103.

Broadcast Journalism (Podcast)

  • Episode 169 with Andrew McGinley. Eoin Brennan, Terence Power, Calvin O’Brien & Siobhan Walsh, Talking Bollox Podcast – GoLoud.
  • How Do Judges Decide Jail Terms? Seán Defoe. Let Me Explain – Newstalk
  • The Criminal Justice System. Andrew Lowth, Let Me Explain – Newstalk. 

Newcomer of the Year

  • Jessica Woodlock, Bauer Media Group

Overall winners will be announced at an event in the Law Society of Ireland, Blackhall Place in June 2025. Best of luck to everyone on the night.  

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