Mediahuis Ireland journalists received 14 nominations across seven categories at the Law Society of Ireland’s Justice Media Awards. The awards recognise excellence in legal journalism and are the longest-running media prizes in the country. Legal Affairs Editor Shane Phelan received three nominations, and Special Correspondent Catherine Fegan also received three nominations, with Industry Correspondent Anne-Marie Walsh nominated as well. Fegan’s interview with Siobhán Hynes’ sister was nominated in print/online journalism (daily), and her investigation into surrogacy in Ukraine despite Russian bombings was nominated in print/online journalism (Sunday). Phelan’s court reporting on Michael Flatley’s court battle and his reporting on a landlord’s attempt to silence journalists using anti-stalking laws were both nominated. His reporting on David Corkery’s concussion lawsuit plans also received a nomination.
"Mediahuis Ireland journalists have been awarded with 14 nominations across seven categories at the Law Society's prestigious Justice Media Awards. Presented by the Law Society of Ireland, the Justice Media Awards are the longest-running media prizes in the country and recognise the highest standards of excellence in legal journalism. Legal Affairs Editor Shane Phelan and Special Correspondent Catherine Fegan have both received three nominations each, while Industry Correspondent Anne-Marie Walsh was also nominated."
"Ms Fegan's interview with Siobhán Hynes' sister has been nominated in the 'Print/online journalism (daily)' category ('Sometimes it felt like a dream' - sister relives horror of Siobhán Hynes' murder as killer makes fresh bid for freedom), while her investigation into the surrogacy business booming in Ukraine despite Russian bombings ('The desire for a baby is greater'- surrogacy business is booming in Ukraine despite bombings) received a nod in the print/online journalism (Sunday) category."
"Mr Phelan's inside story of Michael Flatley's court battle over the 'Lord of the Dance' show received a nod in the court reporting category, as well as his piece on Christian Carter, the 'rogue landlord' who tried to gag the press by using anti-stalking laws. The landlord and tax defaulter had attempted to use anti-stalking laws to silence journalists reporting on his business affairs. The courts dismissed his applications and ordered him to pay over €15,000 in legal costs for both the Irish Independent and RT&E."
"Mr Phelan's reporting on former rugby international David Corkery's intention to halt an Irish concussion lawsuit in which he was suing Munster Rugby and the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) and instead pursuing a separate case in the UK ('Irish rugby concussion cases fall by wayside as ex-player Corkery focuses on the UK') received a nod in the print/online journalism (daily) category."
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