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[H2] The Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman
Promoting excellence in Irish newspapers, magazines and online
publications.
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[H2] Code of Practice
Learn about the 11 Principles members of print and online press must meet to maintain the highest professional and ethical standards.
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[H2] Make a Complaint
The Office of the Press Ombudsman considers complaints about articles published by member publications of the Press Council of Ireland within the last three months.
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[H2] Member Publications
A complaint can be made about any print or online publication that is a member of the Press Council of Ireland.
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[H2] A FREE AND INDEPENDENT SERVICE FOR RESOLVING COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE PRESS

Welcome to the website of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman. We consider complaints about newspapers (print and online), magazines and online-only news publications - view our full list of member publications. We also promote press freedom and the right to freedom of expression.
We are independent of government and the press, and additionally the Press Ombudsman is independent of the Press Council in her decision making.

The standards our members commit to can be found in the Code of Practice of the Press Council. The new Handbook on the Code of Practice of the Press Council of Ireland is available here. The Handbook is a guide to the complaints and appeals processes and to how the Press Ombudsman makes her decisions.
You can complain about material published by members of the Press Council, including articles, photographs, headlines, cartoons, podcasts, and audio or video content. You can also complain about journalistic behaviour. We cannot consider complaints about social media posts on platforms like Facebook or X only if the account is operated by a member publication of the Press Council.
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[H3] Decisions of the Press Ombudsman

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[H3] Appeals to the Press Council

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[H3] Decisions on Referral to the Press Council

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[H3] Office of the Press Ombudsman
The Office of the Press Ombudsman receives complaints from members of the public and seeks to resolve them by conciliation or mediation to the satisfaction of everyone concerned.  Where conciliation or mediation is not possible, the Press Ombudsman will make a decision on the complaint based on the Code of Practice
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[H2] Press Council of Ireland
The Press Council of Ireland is responsible for the oversight of the professional principles embodies in the Code of Practice, and with upholding the freedom of the press.  It operates with the support and cooperation of member publications and journalists.  It decides on appeals from decisions of the Press Ombudsman and on complaints referred to it directly by the Press Ombudsman. It is independent of both government and media.
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[H2] Recent Decisions

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OMB. 2504/2026 – A Couple and WaterfordLive.ie
Apr 10, 2026 | DecisionsThe Press Ombudsman has decided not to uphold a complaint from a couple about an article published in Waterford Live in January 2026.  The article is a report on a planning issue. The couple stated that it breached Principle 3 (Fair procedures and honesty), Principle...
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OMB. 2436/2025 – Ms Viktoria O’Keeffe and the Business Post
Mar 27, 2026 | DecisionsThe Press Ombudsman has decided not to uphold a complaint by Ms Viktoria O’Keeffe that the Business Post breached the Code of Practice in respect of Principle 1 (Truth and Accuracy), Principle 2 (Distinguishing Fact and Comment), Principle 3 (Fair Procedures and...
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OMB. 2437/2025 – A Woman and the Business Post
Mar 27, 2026 | DecisionsThe Press Ombudsman has decided not to uphold a complaint by a woman that the Business Post breached the Code of Practice in respect of Principle 1 (Truth and Accuracy), Principle 2 (Distinguishing Fact and Comment), Principle 3 (Fair Procedures and Honesty),...
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[H2] Latest News

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Lyra McKee Bursary Scheme 2026
Mar 23, 2026 | Events, NewsThe Press Council is once again partnering the Centre for Investigative Journalism at Goldsmith University in London to offer bursary opportunities to aspiring young journalists based in Ireland.  Last year the Press Council part sponsored three bursaries – and we are...
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Care needed when reporting violence against women and children
Mar 20, 2026 | Events, NewsThe Press Ombudsman spoke at a Haven Horizon’s event about the need for the press to tread carefully when reporting gender based violence on 12 March. Read the Irish Times article, "Press ombudsman 'uneasy' about 'graphic' media reporting of sexual violence cases"....
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Press Ombudsperson to speak at NUJ forum
Mar 20, 2026 | Events, NewsPress Ombudsperson Susan McKay will be speaking at the NUJ Freelance Forum on 21 March, 2026. "Aimed at writers, photographers and PR practitioners, and hoping to cover print, broadcast and online media, [the Freelance Forum] is organised by Dublin Freelance NUJ...
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[H1] PRESS COUNCIL OF IRELAND
The Press Council of Ireland is responsible for the oversight of the professional principles embodied in the Code of Practice, and with upholding freedom of the press.  It operates with the support and cooperation of member publications and journalists.  It decides on appeals from decisions of the Press Ombudsman and on complaints referred to it by the Press Ombudsman.  It is independent of both government and the press.
[H2] About the Press Council of Ireland
The Press Council has 13 members.  Seven members, including the Chair, are independent members, who are appointed following a public competition.  The remaining six members are drawn from the press industry.
The Press Council appoints the Press Ombudsman following a public competition.  It also decides on appeals from decisions of the Press Ombudsman and on complaints referred to it directly by the Press Ombudsman.
[H2] Member Publications
A complaint can be made about any publication that is a member of the Press Council of Ireland.
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[H2] Members of the Press Council
The Press Council of Ireland has 13 members. Seven of these, including the Chairman, are drawn from suitably qualified persons representative of a broad spectrum of Irish society. The remaining six members of the Press Council provide senior editorial and journalistic expertise and perspectives reflective of the press industry.
The independent Chair of the Press Council is Mr Rory Montgomery.   The Deputy Chair is James Doorley.
[H2] Independent Members
[H4] Rory Montgomery
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[H4] Noeline Blackwell
[H4] Alan Dukes
[H4] James Doorley
[H4] Sofi Musleh
[H4] Dr. Tim Hinchey
[H2] Industry Members
[H4] Duan Stokes
[H4] Edward McCann
[H4] Roddy O'Sullivan
[H4] Conor O'Donnell
[H4] Judy Murphy
[H4] Bob Hughes
[H2] Appeal Decisions

Appeal Decisions
[H2] Decisions on referral to the Press Council

Decisions
[H2] Press Council History
In 2003, a legal advisory group on defamation - established by the Minister for Justice - recommended in its report that the defamation laws be reformed and a statutory press council established.
While the newspaper and magazine industry welcomed news that the defamation laws would be reformed, there was significant opposition to the concept of a statutory press council.  The industry therefore came together and formed the Press Industry Steering Committee comprising representatives of the following organisations:
National Newspapers of Ireland (NNI)  - (name changed to NewsBrands Ireland in 2015)
Regional Newspapers Association of Ireland (RNAI) - (name changed to Local Ireland in 2014)
Periodical Publishers Association of Ireland (PPAI) - (name changed to Magazines Ireland in 2009)
National Union of Journalists (NUJ)
Irish Editions of UK Titles
The Committee had one key objective - to agree a model for an independent press complaints mechanism. The Committee held their first meeting in January 2004 and operated under the independent chairmanship of Professor Thomas Mitchell, former Provost of Trinity College, Dublin. Senator Maurice Hayes acted as facilitator.
After that first meeting, the Press Industry Steering Committee worked over many meetings towards agreeing a model for the establishment of an Office of the Press Ombudsman and Press Council of Ireland. A Code Committee, comprising representatives from across the industry - including senior editors - agreed a Code of Practice.  Complaints to the Press Ombudsman are based on articles thought to involve a breach of this Code.
Throughout the process, the Press Industry Steering Committee maintained contact and met on several occasions with the Minister for Justice and his officials to ensure that the Department's views were taken into consideration. With the establishment of the Press Council of Ireland in June 2007, and of the Office of the Press Ombudsman in January 2008, the Press Industry Steering Committee ceased its work.
The Press Council of Ireland has 13 members, each of whom is appointed by an independent Appointments Committee.  The Committee was appointed in the first instance by the Press Industry Steering Committee.  Future appointments to the Committee are made by the Press Council.  See current membership here
[H2] Independent Press Regulation
[H5] What is press regulation?
Press regulation is a way of making sure that member newspapers,  magazines and onlne-only news publications comply with an agreed set of ethical standards and behaviours. These standards include things like accuracy, fairness, privacy and other journalistic principles.  Behaviour includes things like avoiding harassment and subterfuge, unless justified by the public interest. They are set out in detail in the Code of Practice.
The Office of the Press Ombudsman and the Press Council of Ireland provides access to an independent press complaints mechanism that is quick, fair and free.
The complaints mechanism is designed to ensure that the freedom of the press is never abused, and that the public interest is always served. These are the main principles of independent press regulation all around the world.
[H5] How does it work?
Press regulation gives people an opportunity to complain to the Office of the Press Ombudsman if they feel that a newspaper or magazine has breached the Code of Practice. The service is free, it's designed to resolve complaints quickly, and because the system is independent, its decisions are always fair. This means it's good for the public... and good for the press.
[H5] Why should it be independent?
Independent press regulation is the most objective, credible and transparent form of press regulation. Both the Office of the Press Ombudsman and the Press Council of Ireland are independent of government and, in operation, independent of media. Independent press regulation works best because it relies on the voluntary commitment of member publication editors and journalists to adhere to the journalistic principles contained in the Code of Practice.
[H2] Structures and Funding
The Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman were established under the Companies Acts 1963 to 2006 and 2014, and in accordance with the Constitution of the Press Council, as an independent regulatory body to consider, investigate, resolve or adjudicate on complaints received from the public of possible breaches of the Press Council's Code of Practice by member publications
In their operations, policies, and in their application of the Principles of the Code of Practice, the Press Council and the Office of the Press Ombudsman are independent both of the press industry and of government.
The finances of the Press Council and of the Office of the Press Ombudsman, including funding, premises, and staffing, are provided, under the terms of the Constitution by the Administrative Committee of the Press Council, which is chaired by an independent member of the Council.
Each member title of the Press Council is levied by the Administrative Committee in accordance with its circulation to meet the funding requirements of the Press Council and the Office of the Press Ombudsman.
The Administrative Committee includes representatives of NewsBrands Ireland, Mediahuis, Local Ireland, Magazines Ireland, online-only news publications, and the National Union of Journalists. Membership at July 2024  - James Doorley  (Chair), Seamus Dooley, Cliff Taylor, Adrian Acosta, Bob Hughes, Ann Marie Lenihan,  David McDonagh, Paul Henderson, DJ Corbett, Alan Steenson and Colm O'Reilly.
Further details of the finances of the Press Council and the Office of the Press Ombudsman are available in the Annual Reports of the Press Council and the Office of the Press Ombudsman published each year, and available below.
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[H2] Appointments Committee
The Appointments Committee seeks expressions of interest for the independent members of the Press Council by public advertisment, and chooses for appointment six of those who have responded.  The Chairman is the seventh independent member of the Press Council.
The Committee also appoints six members of the Press Council reserved for individuals with relevant experience of journalism and the press industry, on the basis of nominations received by the press organisations Newsbrands Ireland, Magazines Ireland, Local Ireland and the National Union of Journalists.
The members of the first Appointments Committee in 2007 were:
Professor Thomas Mitchell (Chairman), former Provost of Trinity College Dublin
Dr Maurice Manning, former President of the Irish Human Rights Commission
Dr Miriam Hederman O'Brien, former Chair of the Broadcasting Complaints Commission and the Commission on Taxation
Mr Kevin Murphy, former Ombudsman and Information Commissioner
Members of the current Appointments Committee are:
Mr Rory Montgomery (Chair)
Ms Frances Ruane, former Chair of the Economic & Social, Research Institute
Mr Dermot McCarthy, former Secretary General, Department of the Taoiseach
Ms Tina Roche, founder of Business in the Community and Community Foundation Ireland

[H1] CODE OF PRACTICE

[H2] Preamble
The freedom to publish is vital to the right of the people to be informed. This freedom includes the right of the press to publish what it considers to be news, without fear or favour, and the right to comment upon it.
Freedom of the press carries responsibilities. Members of the press have a duty to maintain the highest professional and ethical standards.
This Code sets the benchmark for those standards. It is the duty of the Press Ombudsman and Press Council of Ireland to ensure that it is honoured in the spirit as well as in the letter, and it is the duty of Press Council print and online media members (the press) to assist them in that task.
In dealing with complaints, the Ombudsman and Press Council will give consideration to what they perceive to be the public interest. It is for them to define the public interest in each case, but the general principle is that the public interest is invoked in relation to a matter capable of affecting the people at large so that they may legitimately be interested in receiving and the print and online news media legitimately interested in providing information about it.

[H4] Principle 1 − Truth and Accuracy

1.1 In reporting news and information, the press shall strive at all times for truth and accuracy.
1.2 When a significant inaccuracy, misleading statement or distorted report or picture has been published, it shall be corrected promptly and with due prominence.
1.3 When appropriate, a retraction, apology, clarification, explanation or response shall be published promptly and with due prominence.

[H4] Principle 2 − Distinguishing Fact and Comment

2.1 The press is entitled to advocate strongly its own views on topics.
2.2 Comment, conjecture, rumour and unconfirmed reports shall not be reported as if they are fact.
2.3 Readers are entitled to expect that the content of the press reflects the best judgment of editors and writers and has not been inappropriately influenced by undisclosed interests. Wherever relevant, any significant financial interest of an organization should be disclosed. Writers should disclose significant potential conflicts of interest to their editors.

[H4] Principle 3 − Fair Procedures and Honesty

3.1 The press shall strive at all times for fair procedures and honesty in the procuring and publishing of news and information.
3.2 The press shall not obtain information, photographs or other material through misrepresentation or subterfuge, unless justified by the public interest.
3.3 Journalists and photographers must not obtain, or seek to obtain, information and photographs through harassment, unless their actions are justified in the public interest.

[H4] Principle 4 − Respect for Rights

Everyone has constitutional protection for his or her good name. The press shall not knowingly publish matter based on malicious misrepresentation or unfounded accusations, and must take reasonable care in checking facts before publication.

[H4] Principle 5 − Privacy

5.1 Privacy is a human right, protected as a personal right in the Irish Constitution and the European Convention on Human Rights, which is incorporated into Irish law. The private and family life, home and correspondence of everyone must be respected.
5.2 Readers are entitled to have news and comment presented with respect for the privacy and sensibilities of individuals. However, the right to privacy should not prevent publication of matters of public record or in the public interest.
5.3 Sympathy and discretion must be shown at all times in seeking information in situations of personal grief or shock. In publishing such information, the feelings of grieving families should be taken into account.
5.4 Public persons are entitled to privacy. However, where people hold public office, deal with public affairs, follow a public career, or have sought or obtained publicity for their activities, publication of relevant details of their private life and circumstances may be justifiable where the information revealed relates to the validity of the their conduct, the credibility of their public statements, the value of their publicly expressed views or is otherwise in the public interest.
5.5 Taking photographs of individuals in private places without their consent is not acceptable, unless justified by the public interest.

[H4] Principle 6 − Protection of Sources

Journalists shall protect confidential sources of information.

[H4] Principle 7 − Court Reporting

7.1 The press shall strive to ensure that court reports (including the use of images) are fair and accurate, are not prejudicial to the right to a fair trial and that the presumption of innocence is respected.
7.2 Nothing in this Code shall limit or prohibit the fair and accurate reporting of legal proceedings.

[H4] Principle 8 − Prejudice

The press shall not publish material intended or likely to cause grave offence or stir up hatred against an individual or group on the basis of their race, religion, nationality, colour, ethnic origin, membership of the travelling community, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, illness or age.

[H4] Principle 9 − Children

9.1 The press shall take particular care in seeking and presenting information or comment about a child under the age of 18.
9.2 Journalists and editors should have regard for the vulnerability of children, and in all dealings with children should bear in mind the age of the child, whether parental or other adult consent has been obtained for such dealings, the sensitivity of the subject-matter, and what circumstances if any make the story one of public interest. Young people should be free to complete their time at school without unnecessary intrusion. The fame, notoriety or position of a parent or guardian must not be used as sole justification for publishing details of a child’s private life.

[H4] Principle 10 − Reporting of Suicide

Editors shall exercise extreme caution in reporting substantial details of the means of suicide and will do so only if particular circumstances justify it.

[H4] Principle 11 - Publication of the Decision of the Press Ombudsman / Press Council

11.1 When requested or required by the Press Ombudsman and/or the Press Council to do so, the press shall publish the decision in relation to a complaint with due prominence.
11.2 The content of this Code will be reviewed at regular intervals

[H1] ONLINE COMPLAINT FORM

[H4] The Office of the Press Ombudsman considers complaints about articles published by member publications of the Press Council of Ireland within the last three months.
A full list of member publications is available here.
If you have trouble submitting the complaint form, let us know by emailing us at administrator@pressombudsman.ie.
Before completing this form please ensure:
That you have made a complaint in writing to the editor clearly outlining to him/her which Principle(s) of the Code of Practice you believe the material or journalistic behaviour breached, and how you believe the material or behaviour breached the Principle(s) cited.
That you are personally affected by the article.
That the article provides evidence of a possible breach of the Press Council’s Code of Practice (available here).
That you have a copy of the article and a copy of your exchange of correspondence with the editor.
That the subject matter of the complaint is not the subject matter of court proceedings.
Full details of our complaints procedures are available here.

[H1] MEMBER PUBLICATIONS

A complaint can be made about any publication that is a member of the Press Council of Ireland.
Member publications of the Press Council of Ireland include:
All daily and Sunday newspapers published in the Republic of Ireland.
The majority of local newspapers
Many Irish magazines
Some online-only news publications
Some student publications
The associated digital outlets of member publications
Any publication can apply for membership of the Press Council.  Please see membership criteria and application form here.

[H2] National Newspapers

DMG Media (Ireland), Top Floor, Two Haddington Buildings, 20-38 Haddington Road, Dublin 4.
01 256 0800
www.mailonline.ie
Independent House, 27 – 32 Talbot Street, Dublin 1.
01 868 8600
www.irishmirror.ie
Independent House, 27 - 32 Talbot Street, Dublin 1.
01 868 8600
www.thestar.ie
Linn Dubh, Assumption Road, Blackpool, Cork.
021 427 2722
www.irishexaminer.com
Irish Farm Centre, Bluebell, Dublin 12.
01 419 9599
www.farmersjournal.ie
Independent House, 27 - 32 Talbot Street, Dublin 1.
01 705 5333
www.independent.ie
DMG Media (Ireland), Top Floor, Two Haddington Buildings, 20-38 Haddington Road, Dublin 4.
01 256 0800
www.mailonline.ie
Independent House, 27 - 32 Talbot Street, Dublin 1.
01 868 8600
www.irishmirror.ie
Independent House, 27 - 32 Talbot Street, Dublin 1.
01 705 5333
www.independent.ie
5th Floor, Independent House, 27 - 32 Talbot Street, Dublin 1.
01 884 8973
www.sundayworld.com
Post Publications Ltd, 2nd Floor, Block B, The Merrion Centre, Merrion Road, Dublin 4.
01 602 6000
www.businesspost.ie
Independent House, 27 - 32 Talbot Street, Dublin 1.
01 705 5333
www.independent.ie
Macken House, 39-40 Mayor Street Upper, Dublin 1.
01 479 2400
www.thesun.ie
The Irish Times Building, PO Box 74, 24 - 28 Tara Street, Dublin 2.
01 675 8000
www.irishtimes.com
Macken House, 39-40 Mayor Street Upper, Dublin 1.
01 479 2400
www.sundaytimes.ie

[H2] Local Newspapers
Print and digital editions

Bray People
Channing House, Upper Rowe Street, Wexford.
053 914 0100
www.independent.ie
Carlow Nationalist
Hanover House, Hanover, Carlow.
059 917 0100
www.carlow-nationalist.ie
Clare Champion
Barrack Street, Ennis, Co. Clare.
065 682 8105
www.clarechampion.ie
Clonmel Nationalist
Queen Street, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.
052 617 2500
www.tipperarylive.ie
Connacht Tribune
15 Market Street, Galway.
091 536 222
www.connachttribune.ie
Connaught Telegraph
No. 1 Main Street, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.
094 902 1711
www.con-telegraph.ie
Cork Independent
North Point House, North Point Business Park, Blackpool, Cork.
021-4288566
www.corkindependent.com
County Derry Post
19 Carlisle Road, Derry BT48 6JJ.
00 44 28 7774 3970
www.derrynow.com
Derry News
19 Carlisle Road, Derry BT48 6JJ.
00 44 28 7129 6600
www.derrynow.com
Donegal Democrat
Railway House, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.
074 912 8000
www.donegallive.ie
Donegal News
St. Anne’s Court, High Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.
074 912 1014
www.donegalnews.com
Donegal Post
Pier 1, Quay Street, Donegal.
074 974 0160
www.donegaldaily.com
Drogheda Independent
9 Shop Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth.
041 983 8658
www.independent.ie
Drogheda Leader
13 West Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth A92 NCA4.
041 98 36100
www.droghedaleader.ie
Dublin Gazette
Top Floor, Unit E7, Nutgrove Office Park, Meadow Park Avenue, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.
01 601 0240
www.dublingazette.com
Dublin InQuirer
65 Crumlin Road, Dublin 12.
087 392 4796
www.dublininquirer.com
Dublin People Group
DPG Publications Ltd., Unit 3 Robinhood Industrial Estate, Dublin 22, Ireland.
01-8621611
www.dublinpeople.com/
Dundalk Democrat
7 Crowe Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth.
042 933 4058
www.dundalkdemocrat.ie
Dundalk Leader
63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, County Louth.
042 9320888
www.dundalkleader.com/
Enniscorthy Guardian
Channing House, Upper Rowe Street, Wexford.
053 914 0100
www.independent.ie
Fingal Independent
Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin.
01 840 7107
www.independent.ie
Galway Advertiser
41 Eyre Square, Galway.
091 530 900
www.advertiser.ie/galway
Gorey Guardian
Market Street, Gorey, Co. Wexford.
053 942 1091
www.independent.ie
Inish Times
33 Upper Main Street, Ardaraven, Buncrana, Co. Donegal.
074 934 1055
www.donegallive.ie
Kerry's Eye
22 Ashe Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry.
066 714 9200
www.kerryseye.com
Kildare Nationalist
Hanover House, Hanover, Carlow.
045 432 147
www.kildare-nationalist.ie
Kildare Post
Unit WD5, Toughers Industrial Park, Naas, Co. Kildare.
045 408200
www.KildareNow.com
Kilkenny People
34 High Street, Kilkenny.
056 772 1015
www.kilkennypeople.ie
Laois Nationalist
Coliseum Lane, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.
057 867 0216
www.laois-nationalist.ie
Leinster Express
107 Main Street, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.
057 862 1666
www.leinsterexpress.ie
Leinster Leader
Unit WD5, Toughers Industrial Park, Naas, Co. Kildare.
045 897 302
www.leinsterleader.ie
Leitrim Observer
3 Hartley Business Park, Carrick-On-Shannon, Co. Leitrim.
071 962 0025
www.leitrimobserver.ie
Limerick Leader
29 Glentworth Street, Limerick.
061 214 500
www.limerickleader.ie
Limerick Post
97 Henry Street, Limerick V94 V4Y2
061 413322
www.limerickpost.ie
Longford Leader
Leader House, Dublin Road, Longford.
043 334 5241
www.longfordleader.ie
Mayo News
The Fairgreen, Westport, Co. Mayo.
098 253 11
www.mayonews.ie
Meath Chronicle
Market Square, Navan, Co. Meath.
046 907 9600
www.meathchronicle.ie
Midland Tribune
Main Street, Birr, Co. Offaly.
057 912 0003
www.offalylive.ie
Munster Express
37 The Quay, Waterford.
051 872 141
www.munster-express.ie
Nenagh Guardian
13 Summerhill, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.
067 312 14
www.nenaghguardian.ie
New Ross Standard
Channing House, Upper Rowe Street, Wexford.
053 914 0100
www.independent.ie
Northern Standard
The Diamond, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan.
047 821 88
www.northernstandard.ie
Offaly Independent
The Junction, Axis Business Park, Clara Road, Tullamore, Co. Offaly.
090 643 4300
www.offalyindependent.ie
Roscommon Herald
St. Patricks Street, Boyle, Co. Roscommon.
071 966 2004
www.roscommonherald.ie
Sligo Champion
Connacht House, Markievicz Road, Sligo.
071 916 9222
www.sligochampion.ie
The Anglo Celt
Kilmore Business Park, Dublin Road, Cavan.
049 433 1100
www.anglocelt.ie
The Argus
Partnership Court, Park Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth.
042 933 4632
www.independent.ie
The Avondhu
Avondhu Press, 18 Lower Cork Street, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork.
025 24451
www.avondhupress.ie
The Clare Echo
36c Abbey Street, Ennis, Co. Clare.
065 671 9021
www.clareecho.ie
The Corkman
The Spa, Mallow, Co. Cork.
022 423 94
www.independent.ie
The Echo
Linn Dubh, Assumption Road, Blackpool, Cork.
021 427 2722
www.echolive.ie
The Echo
The Edge, Avonmore Rd, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 K07Y
01 4685350
www.echo.ie
The Kerryman
Denny Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry.
066 714 5560
www.independent.ie
The Leader
29 Glentworth Street, Limerick.
061 214500
www.limerickleader.ie
The Premier South Tipperary News
153 Dudley’s Mill, Coileville Road, Clonmel, Co. Tippeary.
086 2402753
www.thepremiernewspaper.com
The Southern Star
Ilen Street, Skibbereen, Cork.
028 212 00
www.southernstar.ie
Tipperary Star
Friar Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
0504 291 00
www.tipperarylive.ie
Topic Newspapers Ltd.
6 Dominick St., Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.
044 934 8868
www.topic.ie
Tuam Herald
Dublin Road, Tuam, Co. Galway.
093 241 83
www.tuamherald.ie
Tullamore Tribune
William Street, Tullamore, Co. Offaly.
057 932 1152
www.offalylive.ie
Waterford News & Star
Gladstone House, Gladstone Street, Waterford.
051 874 951
www.waterford-news.com
Western People
Tone Street, Ballina, Co. Mayo.
096 60 999
www.westernpeople.ie
Westmeath Examiner
Blackhall Place, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.
044 934 6700
www.westmeathexaminer.ie
Westmeath Independent
11 Sean Costello Street, Athlone,Co. Westmeath.
090 643 4300
www.westmeathindependent.ie
Wexford People
Channing House, Upper Rowe Street, Wexford.
053 914 0100
www.independent.ie
Wicklow People
Channing House, Upper Rowe Street, Wexford.
053 914 0100
www.independent.ie

[H2] Magazines
Print and digital editions

Accountancy Ireland
Chartered Accountants House, 47 - 49 Pearse Street, Dublin 2.
01 637 7392
www.accountancyireland.ie
Business Plus
Top Floor, Two Haddington Building, 20-38 Haddington Road, Dublin 4.
01 256 0800
www.businessplus.ie
GCN
GCN, The Skylab, 2 Exchange St Upper, Dublin 8.
01 675 5025
info@gcn.ie
Hot Press
100 Capel Street, Dublin 1.
01 241 1500
www.hotpress.com
Ireland’s Own
Channing House, Rowe Street, Wexford.
053 914 0140
www.irelandsown.ie
Irish Country Magazine
Irish Farm Centre, Bluebell,Dublin 12.
01 419 9500
www.irishcountrymagazine.ie
Irish Medical Times
Merchants’ Hall, 25 Merchants’ Quay, Dublin 8.
01 817 6347
www.imt.ie
Irish Tatler Magazine
Post Publications Ltd, 2nd Floor, Block B, The Merrion Centre, Merrion Road, Dublin 4.
01 602 6000
www.irishtatler.com
Law Society Gazette
Blackhall Place, Dublin 7.
01 672 4828
www.lawsocietygazette.ie
RTÉ Guide
RTÉ Publishing, RTE, Donnybrook, Dublin 4.
01 208 2920
www.rteguide.ie
RSVP
Independent House, 27-32 Talbot Street, Dublin 1.
01 829 9685
www.rsvplive.ie
Síocháin
Garda Síochána Retired Members Association, 5 Harrington Street, Dublin 8.
01 478 1525
www.gardaretired.com
Stubbs Gazette
The Priory, Stillorgan Road, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.
01 672 5939
www.stubbsgazette.ie
The Gloss
Gloss Publications Ltd., The Courtyard, 40 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.
01 275 5130
www.thegloss.ie
The Irish Field
Irish Farm Centre, Bluebell, Dublin 12.
01 405 1100
www.irishfield.ie
The Irish Journalist
NUJ, 2nd Floor, Spencer House, Spencer Row, Off Store Street, Dublin 1.
01 817 0340
www.nuj.org.uk
Village
Ormond Quay Publishing, 6 Ormond Quay Upper, Dublin 7.
01 873 5824
www.villagemagazine.ie

[H2] Online Only Publications

Afloat.ie
Baily Publications Ltd, PO Box 12561, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.
01 284 6161
www.afloat.ie
BreakingNews.ie
24-28 Tara Street, Dublin 2.
01 675 8000
www.breakingnews.ie
Buzz.ie
1st Floor, Independent House, 27 - 32 Talbot Street, Dublin 1.
01 499 3440
www.buzz.ie
CarlowLive.ie
Iconic Newspapers Ltd, 30 Hatch Lane, Dublin 2.
01 678 0000
www.carlowlive.ie
ClareLive.ie
Iconic Newspapers Ltd, 30 Hatch Lane, Dublin 2.
01-678 0000
www.clarelive.ie
CorkBeo.ie
Morrison House, Morrison Quay, Cork.
021 494 970
www.corkbeo.ie
Courts News Ireland
Alan Jones & Co., Office 10, New Town Centre, Ashbourne, Meath.
enquiries@courtsnewsireland.ie
www.courtsnewsireland.ie
DerryNow.com
19 Carlisle Road, Derry BT48 6JJ.
00 44 28 7129 6600
www.derrynow.com
DonegalDaily.com
The Slate House, Tullygay, Letterkenny, Donegal.
087 164 1160
www.donegaldaily.com
DonegalLive.ie
Pier 1, Quay Street, Donegal.
074 912 8000
www.donegallive.ie
Drogheda Life
Kierans Media Ltd. 8 Woodbrook, Sandpit, Termonfeckin, Louth.
086 831 5520
www.droghedalife.com
DublinLive.ie
2nd Floor, 9A Beckett Way, Park West Business Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
01 868 8600
www.dublinlive.ie
EchoLive.ie
Linn Dubh, Assumption Road, Blackpool, Cork.
021 427 2722
www.echolive.ie
ÉireBheo.ie
Iconic Newspapers Ltd, 30 Hatch Lane,Dublin 2.
01 678 0000
www.eirebheo.ie
EVOKE.ie
DMG Media (Ireland), Top Floor, Two Haddington Buildings, 20-38 Haddington Road, Dublin 4
01 256 0800
www.evoke.ie
Extra.ie
DMG Media (Ireland), Top Floor, Two Haddington Buildings, 20-38 Haddington Road, Dublin 4
01 256 0800
www.extra.ie
GalwayBeo.ie
Independent House, 27 - 32 Talbot Street, Dublin 1.
01 868 8600
www.galwaybeo.ie
Gript.ie
6 Gardiner Place, Dublin 1.
@info@gript.ie
www.gript.ie
InishLive.ie
Iconic Newspapers Ltd, 30 Hatch Lane,Dublin 2.
01 678 0000
www.inishlive.ie
IrelandLive.ie
Iconic Newspapers Ltd, 30 Hatch Lane,Dublin 2.
01 678 0000
www.irelandlive.ie
KildareLive.ie
Iconic Newspapers Ltd, 30 Hatch Lane,Dublin 2.
01 678 0000
www.kildarelive.ie
KildareNow.com
Unit WD5, Toughers Industrial Park, Newbridge, Co. Kildare.
045 408200
www.kildarenow.com
KilkennyLive.ie
Iconic Newspapers Ltd, 30 Hatch Lane,Dublin 2.
01 678 0000
www.kilkennylive.ie
LaoisLive.ie
Iconic Newspapers Ltd, 30 Hatch Lane,Dublin 2.
01 678 0000
www.laoislive.ie
LeitrimLive.ie
Iconic Newspapers Ltd, 30 Hatch Lane,Dublin 2.
01 678 0000
www.leitrimlive.ie
LetterkennyLive.ie
Iconic Newspapers Ltd, 30 Hatch Lane,Dublin 2.
01 678 0000
www.letterkennylive.ie
LimerickLive.ie
Iconic Newspapers Ltd, 30 Hatch Lane,Dublin 2.
01 678 0000
www.limericklive.ie
LongfordLive.ie
Iconic Newspapers Ltd, 30 Hatch Lane,Dublin 2.
01 678 0000
www.longfordlive.ie
LouthLive.ie
Iconic Newspapers Ltd, 30 Hatch Lane,Dublin 2.
01 678 0000
www.louthlive.ie
MayoLive.ie
Iconic Newspapers Ltd, 30 Hatch Lane, Dublin 2.
01 678 0000
www.mayolive.ie
NenaghLive.ie
Iconic Newspapers Ltd, 30 Hatch Lane, Dublin 2.
01 678 0000
www.nenaghlive.ie
OffalyExpress.ie
107 Lower Main Street, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.
057 862 1666
www.offalyexpress.ie
OffalyLive.ie
Main Street, Birr, Co. Offaly.
057 912 0003
www.offalylive.ie
Rollercoaster.ie
DMG Media (Ireland), Top Floor,Two Haddington Buildings,20-38 Haddington Road, Dublin 4.
01 256 0800
www.rollercoaster.ie
TheDitch.com
Ditch Media Ltd, 71 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2.
info@ontheditch.com
www.ontheditch.com
TheJournal.ie
Journal Media Ltd, 3rd Floor, Latin Hall, Golden Lane, Dublin 8.
hello@thejournal.ie
www.thejournal.ie
The42.ie
Journal Media Ltd, 3rd Floor, Latin Hall, Golden Lane, Dublin 8.
hello@thejournal.ie
www.the42.ie
TipperaryLive.ie
Tipperary Star, Friar Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
0504 291 00
www.tipperarylive.ie
Tuairisc
Tuairisc Bheo Teoranta, Aonad 3, Creagán ,Bearna Co. na Gaillimhe
091 867 458
www.tuairisc.ie
WaterfordLive.ie
Iconic Newspapers Ltd, 30 Hatch Lane, Dublin 2.
01 678 0000
www.waterfordlive.ie

[H2] Student Publications

Icarus
House 6, Trinity College, Dublin 2.
01 896 2335
www.icarusmagazine.com
JOLT - Journal of Literary Translation
House 6, Trinity College, Dublin 2.
01 896 2335
www.trinitypublications.ie
Miscellany
House 6, Trinity College, Dublin 2.
01 896 2335
www.trinitypublications.ie
Motley
UCC Students’ Union, 54 College Road, Cork.
021 490 3218
www.motley.ie
Pirhana!
House 6, Trinity College, Dublin 2.
01 896 2335
www.trinitypublications.ie
SIN
C/o Students’ Union, Áras na Mac Léinn, NUI Galway.
091 493 262
www.sin.ie
University Observer
UCD Students’ Union, UCD Sports & Student Centre, Belfield, Dublin 4.
01 716 3835
www.universityobserver.ie
The University Times
House 6, Trinity College, Dublin 2.
01 896 2335
www.universitytimes.ie
TN2
House 6, Trinity College, Dublin 2.
01 896 2335
www.trinitypublications.ie
Trinity Film Review
House 6, Trinity College, Dublin 2.
01 896 2335
www.trinitypublications.ie
Trinity News
House 6, Trinity College, Dublin 2.
01 896 2335
www.trinitynews.ie
UCC Express
UCC Students’ Union, 54 College Road, Cork.
021 490 3218
www.ucc

[H2] OMB. 2504/2026 – A Couple and WaterfordLive.ie

Apr 10, 2026 | DecisionsThe Press Ombudsman has decided not to uphold a complaint from a couple about an article published in Waterford Live in January 2026.  The article is a report on a planning issue. The couple stated that it breached Principle 3 (Fair procedures and honesty), Principle...

[H2] OMB. 2436/2025 – Ms Viktoria O’Keeffe and the Business Post

Mar 27, 2026 | DecisionsThe Press Ombudsman has decided not to uphold a complaint by Ms Viktoria O’Keeffe that the Business Post breached the Code of Practice in respect of Principle 1 (Truth and Accuracy), Principle 2 (Distinguishing Fact and Comment), Principle 3 (Fair Procedures and...

[H2] OMB. 2437/2025 – A Woman and the Business Post

Mar 27, 2026 | DecisionsThe Press Ombudsman has decided not to uphold a complaint by a woman that the Business Post breached the Code of Practice in respect of Principle 1 (Truth and Accuracy), Principle 2 (Distinguishing Fact and Comment), Principle 3 (Fair Procedures and Honesty),...

[H2] OMB. 2496/2026 – A Man and The Irish Times

Mar 25, 2026 | DecisionsThe Press Ombudsman has decided not to uphold a complaint from a man that The Irish Times breached the Code of Practice in an episode of its Inside Politics Podcast from late 2025.  The hour long podcast consists of a one to one interview between the publication and...

[H2] OMB. 2509/2026 – Mr Michael Blount and Crime World

Mar 24, 2026 | DecisionsThe Press Ombudsman has decided not to uphold a complaint from Mr Michael Blount that Crime World breached Principle 1 (Truth and Accuracy), Principle 3 (Fair Procedures and Accuracy), Principle 4 (Respect for Rights), Principle 7 (Court Reporting) and Principle 8...

[H2] OMB. 2512/2026 – A Man and the Kerryman

Mar 13, 2026 | DecisionsThe Press Ombudsman has decided not to uphold a man’s complaint that the Kerryman breached Principle 5 (Privacy) of the Code of Practice in an article published in October 2025. The Complaint The article is a news report on the rejection by An Coimisiún Pleanála of a...