Former Dundalk Leader journalist releases music video

Dundalk has laid claim to plenty of musical talent over the years but a former local journalist could become the town’s next big thing.

Nicholas Jackman, who was news editor with The Dundalk Leader before leaving the paper in June 2010, has just started a music career.

Jackman – brother of former Leinster star Bernard – has collaborated with DJ John O’Callaghanm once rated the 17^th best DJ in the world by the DJ List.

The pair have produced a video called ‘What’s the worst that can happen’ and Jackman promises further releases are on the way.

Check it out above.

Local journalist honoured

CEO of Independent College Dublin, Garret Doyle, pictured with Niamh Kirk, 2013 Winner of the Vincent Doyle Perpetual Trophy for Journalism

Local journalist Niamh Kirk has been honoured with the Vincent Doyle Perpetual Trophy for Journalism by Independent College Dublin’s Faculty of Journalism Department.

Niamh is well known in local media circles as a reporter with the Dundalk Leader and producer on Dundalk FM.

She was presented with the prestigious award by CEO of the college Garret Doyle having completed an MA in Journalism course there in the last few years, which she graduated from with a first.

The award is given to one journalism student each year for outstanding achievement in the study and practice of journalism.

Local journalists up for prestigious awards

Two local journalists have been shortlisted for prestigious prizes at the forthcoming National Newspapers of Ireland (NNI) awards.

Daniel McDonnell, the chief soccer correspondent with The Irish Independent, has been nominated for the Sports Reporter of the Year prize.

Daniel, who hails from Ardee, made his breakthrough over a decade ago by launching the Orielweb website, which is still hugely popular as a forum for Dundalk FC fans.

Meanwhile, Sandra Mallon of The Irish Daily Mail has been nominated as the Young Journalist of the Year.

The Dunleer woman has previously worked in local newspaper The Dundalk Leader.

Winners will be announced on November 7^th.