The winners of the 2025 Media Literacy Ireland Awards were announced on 6 October at an exciting awards event kindly hosted by Virgin Media Studios. Paul Quinn, Virgin Media News Correspondent, expertly took on the role of Master of Ceremonies at the event, which was attended by representatives of all the 20 shortlisted projects, and
by Niamh Heggarty, Munster Technological University This project set out to create a solution designed to strengthen older adults’ digital media literacy skills, helping them to critically evaluate online media, thereby safeguarding their health and voice in today’s digital society When investigating the difference in digital media literacy levels between generations, it became clear that
by Clíodhna Purdue, Coimisiún na Meán It’s clear that journalists are facing increasing online abuse and threats in Ireland and globally. Online abuse directed at journalists is a threat to freedom of expression and can undermine democracy. In collaboration with the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) and An Garda Síochána, Coimisiún na Meán has created
by Martina Chapman, National Coordinator of Media Literacy Ireland On 25 July, the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee published a report summarising their inquiry into media literacy. The report highlights the importance of media literacy and emphasises the need for the UK government to take urgent action to improve media literacy skills across
The Adult Literacy for Life (ALL) Programme Office in SOLAS will mark International Literacy Day 2025 by launching a national campaign called ‘Let’s talk about media literacy’. The first phase of the campaign will run for three weeks, starting on 1 September in the run-up to International Literacy Day on 8 September 2025, while a
by Fiona Stack, Radio Kerry General Manager Are you interested in journalism, podcasting, sports broadcasting or radio? Radio Kerry and The Digital Skills Centre at Kerry College are currently recruiting for an eight-week Introduction to Journalism, Podcasting and Radio course which commences in Tralee in September. Get hands-on training in Radio Kerry and learn from
by Ayesha Syeddah, Programme and Community Manager at GORM In an age of information overload, polarisation and increasing diversity, the need for media literacy has never been more urgent. Digital conversations shape public opinion and community cohesion, and media literacy isn’t only about decoding misinformation or protecting against digital harms. It’s also about understanding –
by Lisa Buckley, Communications and Programme Director, NewsBrands Ireland The atmosphere was electric at the Aviva Stadium on 13 May as we celebrated the talented young writers shaping the future of Irish journalism. The Young Journalist Ireland Awards 2025, an initiative proudly run by NewsBrands Ireland, brought together students, teachers and media professionals to recognise