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1.
Foreign Exchange, by Rebecca Lyons, Aperture,
Loreto Clonmel
Judges'
Comment: Brought a tear to the eye. A beautifully
written story of friendship, by the skilled author
of several outstanding pieces in this year's competition.
Hope she keeps writing - one to watch
2.
Wheels Within Wheels, by Eugene
Egan, Vox, Blackrock College
Judges'
comments: Sharp, incisive writing on an important
topic not normally explored in the media. In capturing
some of the legal contradictions of being aged
16 to 18, Egan has done what we asked schoolmag
writers to do - give us the news from their angle.
Pithy, funny, well-written
3.
Plugged, by Niamh Gunning, Snap,
Mount Mercy, Cork
Judges'
comments: Another article that does exactly
what a schoolmag should - reports on the issues
that affect the readers. Niamh's subject, the
closure of a local record shop, is lovingly rendered,
well-researched and topical. Perfectly-toned writing
and presentation
4.
Maeve Higgins Interview, by Fiona
O'Driscoll, The Main Door, Mercy Heights
Judges'
comments: A great example of the interview
format - well-chosen candidate, well-researched
questions, concise reporting of Higgin's responses
and a good layout make for a funny, entertaining
read.
5. CERN, by Jonathan McKeown, Vox,
Blackrock College
Judges'
comments: Tying international physics to the
school locker room: genius. McKeown boldly goes
where most journalists can't - into the realm
of sexy science writing
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