Do young people read newspapers and what do they find of interest in them?
Some young people share the things they like to read in the daily newspapers.
At the recent Young Scientist exhibition students Therese and Jackie displayed their project on newspapers. Their research found that The Irish Press was the most popular newspaper with young people. Their choice of paper is largely dependent on which newspaper their parents buy. Most young people do not buy their own newspapers.
For young people, it just depends on what newspaper comes into the house.
The research carried out by Therese and Jackie found that most newspapers have a regular feature specifically for young people. Most young people are looking for simple information rather than lots of detail. They also want to be entertained by what they read.
The girls identified The Irish Press has a more, short and snappy style of journalism which was more appealing to young readers.
The Irish Independent and The Irish Times are a bit dry at times.
The Indy is a new publication in the UK targeted specifically at younger readers. What makes this newspaper unique is that it is written by young people for young people. After reviewing 'Indy', Therese and Jackie believe the stories it published are more relevant to young people. There is a market in Ireland for this kind of publication describing it as half newspaper, half magazine.
While the Irish Press might be the most popular Irish newspaper amongst young people, it is also the paper to leaves the most newsprint smudges.
This episode of 'Jo-Maxi' was broadcast on 17 January 1990. The reporter is Antoinette Dawson.
'Jo Maxi' was a youth lifestyle programme targeted at 10 to 14 year olds. The programme contained features on a broad range of topics including animals, fashion, music, books and profiles of young people voicing their views on various subjects. The original presenters on the show were Ray D'Arcy, Geri Lalor, Clíona Ní Bhuachalla and Antoinette Dawson.
