For the first time ever, the SPA is hosting an in-person awards ceremony to celebrate the work of our member publications in Ireland and Northern Ireland.                                                                                                                                        

In collaboration with Trinity News, we’re bringing you a dedicated awards ceremony from the heart of Trinity College Dublin on Friday the 2nd of February, 2024 running from mid-to-late afternoon into the evening. 

A panel discussion with some of Ireland's leading journalists and media professionals will kick off proceedings with a drinks reception following before the main awards ceremony. A pub social has been organised for those wishing to stick around.

If you are travelling from outside of Dublin and wish to return home that evening, the awards ceremony will be concluded with enough time to catch the last trains from the capital (Cork and Limerick 9pm, Belfast 8.15pm and Galway 7.30pm). 

Tickets are free and a more detailed schedule of events, along with speakers for the panel, will be announced in due course. Exact timings will be confirmed via email to attendees.

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If you are unable to attend in person, results will also be announced online.

We hope you will be able to join us to celebrate the very best in Irish student journalism. 

See you there!

Any queries can be directed to the regional officer for Ireland and Northern Ireland, Jack Walsh, available via ireland@spajournalism.com